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KC51 XAL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,249 mi
Last recorded49,249 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 49,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 48,450 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 48,440 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 48,197 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 47,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 45,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,528 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,702 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 38,754 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,183 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 34,323 miles

slight vapour on both steering rack boots

Pass 14 Dec 2011 33,441 miles

Oil leak from air con pump.

Slight dampness o/s of steering rack.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 33,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak from air con pump.

Slight dampness o/s of steering rack.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,827 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,777 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,546 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,969 miles

Nearside Front 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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,689 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 24,736 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 XAL 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 90%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL registered?

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

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