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KC51 DVY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,354 mi
Last recorded157,354 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 DVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 157,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Output is poor. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Output is poor. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn close to the legal limit. 1.8mm STRONG ADVISE (205/50/16) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe, near to the NRS of the vehicle, heavily corroded by the brake bias compensator valve. STRONG ADVISE!! (3.6.B.2c)

WET TEST

Fail 30 Nov 2015 157,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster was broken. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Output is poor. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Output is poor. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn close to the legal limit. 1.8mm STRONG ADVISE (205/50/16) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe, near to the NRS of the vehicle, heavily corroded by the brake bias compensator valve. STRONG ADVISE!! (3.6.B.2c)

WET TEST

Pass 12 Dec 2014 145,696 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Dec 2013 132,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 124,124 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 116,727 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 104,609 miles

O/s and N/s front discs showing wear

Pass 9 Dec 2009 93,233 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate, will require replacement soon

Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,714 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,620 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 59,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,889 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 48,576 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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KC51 DVY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KC51 DVY, 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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What year was KC51 DVY registered?

KC51 DVY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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The MOT history for KC51 DVY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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