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KD51 FKA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,242 mi
Last recorded101,242 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 FKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2024 101,242 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,338 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 96,603 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 95,452 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape and cracking. 195/60/15

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,458 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 87,458 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,433 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 83,532 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,006 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 75,752 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 69,544 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,124 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,241 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,989 miles

front engine mounting shows movement/wear

Fail 28 Nov 2008 50,973 miles

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

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

front engine mounting bush shows movement/wear

Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,967 miles

advise on wear to offside front leg upper attatchment

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,518 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 FKA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FKA, 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 FKA registered?

KD51 FKA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for KD51 FKA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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