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KD51 EYR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,955 mi
Last recorded148,955 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 148,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2016 145,287 miles

handbrake - low effort

ns headlamp pattern - poor

tailbox corroded and bracket broken

wipers dont park correctly

Fail 26 Mar 2016 145,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken - white light showing (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb crooked? (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

handbrake - low effort

ns headlamp pattern - poor

tailbox corroded and bracket broken

wipers dont park correctly

Pass 8 Apr 2015 139,415 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 124,590 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 124,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 116,208 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 106,778 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 106,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 106,481 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2010 96,152 miles

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)

front engine mount broken

o/s headlamp auto adjuster inoperative

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 19 Sep 2009 84,375 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 84,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 75,096 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 59,389 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,389 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 47,712 miles

front windscreen wiperblades not clearing very well †both rear tyres tread on limit †handbrake comming up high

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 EYR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KD51 EYR, 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 EYR registered?

KD51 EYR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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