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K7 MWY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,673 mi
Last recorded98,673 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 MWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2013 98,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

em light on

Pass 13 Apr 2012 91,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes coverd in grease unable to asses condition

Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,609 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 86,606 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,181 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,491 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

emmissions near limits

Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,995 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 56,994 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,370 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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K7 MWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K7 MWY, 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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K7 MWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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