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K28 ADD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,162 mi
Last recorded57,162 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 ADD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 57,162 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 50,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 41,117 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 40,559 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 40,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 39,493 miles

engine light on

Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,756 miles

engine light on

Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,854 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on

Pass 20 Dec 2014 36,964 miles

engine light on

Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,149 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 36,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2013 35,346 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,565 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 34,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,531 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 33,054 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 33,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,231 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,282 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,782 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 24,843 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,843 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
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K28 ADD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K28 ADD, 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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K28 ADD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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