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KD51 EXA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,730 mi
Last recorded152,730 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 EXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 152,730 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 130,721 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 119,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 119,864 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 106,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 106,199 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2007 91,753 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

interior mirror cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2007 91,753 miles

interior mirror cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2006 75,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 75,377 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 60,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fornt number plate cracked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2005 60,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fornt number plate cracked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

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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KD51 EXA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KD51 EXA, 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 KD51 EXA registered?

KD51 EXA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is KD51 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD51 EXA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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