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DY51 KDK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,804 mi
Last recorded86,804 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 KDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 86,804 miles

EML

Pass 10 May 2016 81,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 11 May 2015 74,896 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall section worn away.weaken structure.

Fail 8 May 2015 74,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre inner wall section worn away.weaken structure.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,421 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in offside front strut top mount

Pass 2 Jul 2011 60,348 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,694 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in both front suspension tops

Fail 6 Jul 2010 44,694 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in both front suspension tops

Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,468 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise both rear tyres tread starting to go slightly out of shape on inner edges.

advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

advise rear number plate deteriorating slightly.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,532 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wipers smearing slightly

rear number plate becoming discoloured

Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front washer jets weak but clearing screen.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,409 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DY51 KDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY51 KDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY51 KDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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