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KC51 DWY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,542 mi
Last recorded96,542 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 DWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2014 96,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 96,542 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 90,574 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses are slightly deteriorated

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

middle and rear exhaust sections are rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2013 90,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both headlight lenses are slightly deteriorated

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

middle and rear exhaust sections are rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2012 86,939 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 84,122 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 84,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 78,856 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside front metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2009 71,791 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 62,770 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads low

Fail 6 Dec 2008 62,648 miles

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,969 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 47,759 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 38,590 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 DWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

KC51 DWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is KC51 DWY safe to buy?

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