MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside front tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars
Nearside headlamp glass/cover is deteriorating and pattern is just visable
Offside front tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars
Offside headlamp glass/cover is deteriorating and pattern just visable
Offside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bars inner section
Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey
Oil level below min mark
Both Headlamp covers/glass are deteriorating
Engine smokes at idle
Nearside headlamp dip beam pattern is only just visable
Offside door mirror glass is insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Both Headlamp covers/glass are deteriorating
Nearside headlamp dip beam pattern is only just visable
Offside door mirror glass is insecure
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine low and tapping
man-light on
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rad light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rad light on
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
slight movement in o/s front top rubber suspension mount
Nearside Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
front tyres wearing low on edges
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KD51 SBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?
KD51 SBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.
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