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KD51 HGA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,792 mi
Last recorded188,792 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 HGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 188,792 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 188,566 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 185,861 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 185,791 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 182,636 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 179,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers split, still clear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 176,220 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3.5/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 172,935 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 172,919 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 169,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 166,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 163,238 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 159,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 159,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 156,828 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 156,795 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 152,250 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 152,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 141,890 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 141,890 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 128,197 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 128,046 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 122,679 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 122,459 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 108,109 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 99,798 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 90,199 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 HGA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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