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K14 PWS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,897 mi
Last recorded126,897 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 PWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 126,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to the limit will need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to the limit will need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 4 Nov 2017 126,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to the limit will need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to the limit will need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 9 Nov 2016 122,707 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge very close to the limit will need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 122,705 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge very close to the limit will need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 116,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre more worn on inner edges

general corrosion started underside of vehicle

rear brake back plates heavily corroded

rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 108,756 miles

Oil leak

both h/lamp lens discoloured

both rear brakes slightly binding

h/lamp aim just on legal limit

noted minor blue smoke emitted on emissions test

o/s door mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Nov 2013 100,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs corroded

both h/lamp lens discoloured

both rear tyre sidewalls badly cracked

exhaust heat shield corroded around fixings

fuel tank protector corroding

n/s h/lamp slightly insecure

n/s/f brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

o/s h/brake effiency slightly low

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r b rake slightly tight

rear suispension springs corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2013 100,617 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs b adly corroded

both h/lamp lens discoloured

both rear tyre sidewalls badly cracked

exhaust heat shield corroded around fixings

fuel tank protector corroding

n/s h/lamp slightly insecure

o/s handbrake efficiency slightly low

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r brake slightly tight

rear suspension springs corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked walls

front discs rusty

offside washer partly blocked

some surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,534 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 86,534 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 78,481 miles

plastic cill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2010 78,466 miles

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

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

plastic cill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,574 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

BRAKE PAD WARNING INDICATOR ON

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP STONECHIPPED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT WEEP AROUND OFFSIDE STEERING RACK GAITER

Fail 30 Oct 2009 69,574 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

BRAKE PAD WARNING INDICATOR ON

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP STONECHIPPED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT WEEP AROUND OFFSIDE STEERING RACK GAITER

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,419 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front fog lamp chipped & not working

Fail 23 Jul 2008 58,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front fog lamp chipped & not working

Pass 25 May 2007 48,010 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 48,010 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres on legal limit.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,183 miles

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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K14 PWS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K14 PWS, 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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K14 PWS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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