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KC51 HBB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,191 mi
Last recorded153,191 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 HBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 153,191 miles

exhaust rear & centre systems corroded

rear exhaust supported by after market metal straps.factory ones corroded, system secure no leaks etc.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 153,189 miles

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

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

exhaust rear & centre systems corroded

rear exhaust supported by after market metal straps.factory ones corroded, system secure no leaks etc.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 143,962 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2011 142,148 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield corrode & insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2011 142,148 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 129,502 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear outer cv gaitor twisted

Fail 9 Nov 2010 129,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

n/s outer cv gaitor slight twisted

rear lambda sensor wires damagrd & broken

Fail 12 Aug 2010 125,368 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

engine check light on

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

offside mirror cover missing

offside rear brake noisy

Pass 3 Aug 2009 121,149 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 118,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 104,483 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 97,759 miles

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

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

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 HBB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KC51 HBB, 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 HBB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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