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KD51 HRL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,036 mi
Last recorded171,036 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 171,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outside skin corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 171,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outside skin corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 164,969 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 164,968 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear ( both pipes ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 161,490 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 154,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 154,017 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 151,923 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 148,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 144,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 139,549 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 139,544 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 131,002 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 125,968 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 125,968 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 115,204 miles

Rear exhaust silencer and join deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2011 101,342 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and close to limit

Pass 13 Oct 2010 88,096 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,408 miles

exhaust corroding

oil leak

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,461 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 59,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

belly pan fitted

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

outer sills covered

Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,532 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 45,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,970 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 30,614 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KD51 HRL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 HRL, 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 HRL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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