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KD51 OUN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,655 mi
Last recorded148,655 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 148,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake hose to cylinder brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 39% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Engine and gearbox oil leaks -- auxiliary drive belt and engine components contaminated with oil -- Recommend attention

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe mounts corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wipers juddering

Interior rear view mirror loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Door mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to wear indicators and perishing -- recommend early replacement.

Rear Axle beam corroding

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Steering rack damp

Pass 10 Nov 2022 136,216 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 136,215 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 122,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 112,653 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Nov 2019 107,012 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 107,011 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 105,148 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,505 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 102,505 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 99,002 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 90,997 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 90,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 82,254 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,948 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 73,947 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,075 miles

play in osf and nsf top suspention mounts

rear silencer box poor condition casing breaking away poss wil fall into road

Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,901 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,355 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,054 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,463 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 49,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,485 miles

nsf tyre worn

play in osf and nsf top suspention bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,345 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 OUN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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