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KD51 HOJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 HOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2017

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 226,980 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 215,950 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 205,393 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 193,576 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 193,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 188,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door mirror casing incomplete

nearside front sill cover and mudflap damaged and insecure

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

odometer not backlit

offside headlight has slightly reduced output

rear exhaust deteriorated

sill covers fitted

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2012 188,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door mirror casing incomplete

nearside front sill cover and mudflap damaged and insecure

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

odometer not backlit

offside headlight has slightly reduced output

rear exhaust deteriorated

sill covers fitted

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2011

both rear inner brake pipes corroding

dampness around rear brake compensator

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Jan 2011

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

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

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

both rear inner brake pipes corroding

dampness around rear brake compensator

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jan 2010
Fail 20 Jan 2010

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 155,334 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 142,050 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 125,979 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 108,871 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 108,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 HOJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HOJ, 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 HOJ registered?

KD51 HOJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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