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KD51 FAO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,347 mi
Last recorded142,347 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 FAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 142,347 miles

Movement in both front strut top mounts

Fail 30 Nov 2018 142,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Movement in both front strut top mounts

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 131,686 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 123,602 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 117,699 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 117,699 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 113,975 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 109,154 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 104,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 104,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2011 100,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2011 100,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2010 96,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

park brake readings low near side rear

service brake readings low near side rear

Pass 20 Nov 2010 96,354 miles

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

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

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

park brake readings low near side rear

service brake readings low near side rear

Pass 21 Nov 2009 92,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 92,269 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 88,431 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 81,681 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 73,064 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 60,143 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 FAO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 FAO, 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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KD51 FAO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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