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KD51 ORC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,268 mi
Last recorded90,268 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 ORC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,268 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 80,925 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 80,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose end corroded (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1. Centre and rear exhaust silencers becoming corroded. 2. Nearside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 3. Unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,527 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 23 Aug 2016 76,490 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,465 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,782 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,733 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,348 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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 Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,465 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 30,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,036 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 14,440 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,357 miles

O/S/F flexible brake hose ferrule to brake caliper has close to excessive corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 14,031 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,616 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 ORC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ORC, 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 ORC registered?

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

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The MOT history for KD51 ORC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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