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KD51 HGU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,622 mi
Last recorded137,622 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 137,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 137,622 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 133,852 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 133,829 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 132,978 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 129,026 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2013 129,026 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2012 127,672 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 127,672 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 124,637 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 124,637 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 118,186 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 117,482 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 98,704 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 98,570 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2007 82,131 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 82,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 63,214 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 HGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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