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K300 MSH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,516 mi
Last recorded122,516 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 MSH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 122,516 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

small crack in windscreen nearside

Fail 24 May 2022 122,516 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

small crack in windscreen nearside

Pass 25 Sep 2018 162,367 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 114,974 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 107,324 miles

both head lamp lenses deteriorated.

both wiper blades deteriorated.

two exhaust system hangers broken system adequately supported for now.

windscreen wipers have to manually parked by switch.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 97,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 97,953 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 91,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,495 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,460 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,270 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 64,029 miles

Front engine mount breaking up

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,089 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 58,089 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,759 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,814 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 44,814 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,672 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 33,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,315 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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K300 MSH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K300 MSH, 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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K300 MSH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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