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KD51 HKP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

201,358 mi
Last recorded201,358 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 HKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 201,358 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Secondary bonnet catch stiff

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 201,358 miles

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

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Secondary bonnet catch stiff

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 193,230 miles

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 193,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 182,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2015 182,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 166,638 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2014 166,638 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2013 149,857 miles

Exhaust middle section outter skin corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust joint very corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2013 149,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust middle section outter skin corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust joint very corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 123,670 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 104,782 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 104,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 95,095 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 95,090 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 82,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 61,640 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres cracked in treads

Pass 14 Nov 2006 52,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 41,695 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 HKP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HKP, 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 HKP registered?

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

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