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KD51 EXU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,876 mi
Last recorded131,876 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 EXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 131,876 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 130,793 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 130,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 128,753 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 128,753 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 122,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 112,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 102,247 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,673 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insucure

Fail 11 Feb 2015 91,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insucure

Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,434 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 84,430 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,420 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 71,777 miles

Battery insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,311 miles

Both front discs pitted with rust.

Offside rear tyre cracking

Steel wheel fitted nearside rear

Fail 11 Feb 2011 66,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front discs pitted with rust.

Offside rear tyre cracking

Steel wheel fitted nearside rear

Pass 20 Nov 2008 57,265 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 57,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 47,315 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 37,014 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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KD51 EXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KD51 EXU, 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 EXU registered?

KD51 EXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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