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KCZ 7262

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,120 mi
Last recorded134,120 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 7262
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 134,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 134,115 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak in system (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system or cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 133,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill and subframe covers fitted...

Fail 18 May 2021 133,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sill and subframe covers fitted...

Pass 20 May 2020 132,380 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Hand brake min requirement.

Pass 30 May 2019 131,728 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 131,726 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 130,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 128,596 miles

eml light on

handbrake min reading

Fail 6 Jun 2017 128,593 miles

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

eml light on

handbrake min reading

Pass 29 Jun 2016 127,026 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 124,768 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 2 Jul 2014 122,043 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 118,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 115,564 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 115,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 111,490 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 102,143 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 102,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 96,367 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 96,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 95,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 86,514 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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KCZ 7262 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KCZ 7262, 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 KCZ 7262 registered?

KCZ 7262 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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The MOT history for KCZ 7262 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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