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KD51 PGE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,196 mi
Last recorded141,196 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 PGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 141,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in both front suspension top mountings

Fail 10 Jan 2020 141,196 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Load sensing valve to nearside rear flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Load sensing valve to offside rear flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in both front suspension top mountings

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 133,198 miles

oil leaks

rear coil springs rusty

rear no plate deteriorated

beam patterns weak

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

both rear brake pipes rusty

front top mounts slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2018 130,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to nearside rear flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to offside rear flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both front suspension top mountings

Fail 23 Jan 2018 130,764 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to nearside rear flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to offside rear flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 18 Jan 2017 128,579 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

extensive lift in both front suspension top mountings

Fail 17 Jan 2017 128,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

extensive lift in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 14 Jan 2016 125,913 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

nearside rear tyre bald on edges

play in both front suspension top mountings

Fail 11 Jan 2016 125,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

nearside rear tyre bald on edges

play in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 21 Jan 2015 123,486 miles

1 front to rear brake pipe rusty

both front tyres down to tread limit and bald on inner edges

exhaust blowing slightly

nearside rear tyre down to tread limit and bald on both edges

Fail 19 Jan 2015 123,486 miles

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

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

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

1 front to rear brake pipe rusty

both front tyres down to tread limit and bald on inner edges

exhaust blowing slightly

nearside rear tyre down to tread limit and bald on both edges

Pass 7 May 2013 108,545 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on edges

top mounts worn

Fail 7 May 2013 108,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre bald on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,110 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 94,110 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,673 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 77,673 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

wiper blades splitting

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,542 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,592 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,773 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 47,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,489 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,693 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 PGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PGE, 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 PGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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