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KC51 DYN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,144 mi
Last recorded140,144 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 DYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 140,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside and outside edges

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes

Windowsceen wipers not parking at base of windowsceen

Fail 16 May 2017 140,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside and outside edges

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes

Windowsceen wipers not parking at base of windowsceen

Pass 19 May 2016 132,042 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 132,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 109,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2015 109,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 May 2014 95,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

blue smoke at times STRONG ADVISE

rear ex silencer getting tatty

Fail 30 May 2014 95,662 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

blue smoke at times STRONG ADVISE

rear ex silencer getting tatty

Pass 11 May 2013 91,318 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges , all four tyres wearing low and nsf and both rear tyres cracking

brakepipe corrosion

exhaust corrosion , exhaust back box deteriorating

front exhaust flexy leaking

handbrake cables corroded

movement in front top strut mounts

nsf brake binding

Fail 11 May 2013 91,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges , all four tyres wearing low and nsf and both rear tyres cracking

brakepipe corrosion

exhaust corrosion , exhaust back box deteriorating

front exhaust flexy leaking

handbrake cables corroded

movement in front top strut mounts

nsf brake binding

Pass 11 May 2012 85,120 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear and o/s front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

exhaust deteriorating

front to rear and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 78,478 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2011 78,410 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 72,068 miles

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 65,772 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 654,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 57,904 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 57,904 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 49,089 miles

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

o/s washer could be improved

slight movement at o/s/f suspension leg top when vehicle suspended

Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,831 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DYN 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 60%.

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 KC51 DYN, 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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KC51 DYN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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