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KD51 OPT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,627 mi
Last recorded136,627 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 OPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 136,627 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres are running out of shape on the inner edges

oil leak

rear exhaust mount missing

rear exhaust mount perished and split

Fail 4 Apr 2017 136,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust mount perished and split

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres are running out of shape on the inner edges

oil leak

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 6 Apr 2016 129,300 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 129,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 122,270 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 110,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 110,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 97,996 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 97,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 93,979 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 90,060 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 81,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 60,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,727 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 38,999 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 OPT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

KD51 OPT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 2001.

Is KD51 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD51 OPT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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