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KB51 CDY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,037 mi
Last recorded155,037 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 CDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 155,037 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 155,037 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light is on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 148,820 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 148,813 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 142,339 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 142,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 130,330 miles

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

eml on

Fail 2 Jul 2014 130,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 1 Jul 2013 121,705 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 27 Jun 2013 121,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 1 Jun 2012 111,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 102,214 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 102,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 98,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 98,513 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 93,582 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 88,718 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 71,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KB51 CDY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KB51 CDY, 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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KB51 CDY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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