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KD51 SHX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,718 mi
Last recorded102,718 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 SHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 102,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 102,718 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak back of engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe in wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding service (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wiper split

backbox outer skin corroded an has a slight blow

front gearbox mounting seperated

front no plate defective

nasty oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness around fuel pump

Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,998 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 94,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 81,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2012 81,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,281 miles

dampness around power steering rack no posstive leaks

full plastic engine cover fitted

nearside rear tyre under inflated

water in both front head lamps

Fail 28 Oct 2011 74,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dampness around power steering rack no posstive leaks

full plastic engine cover fitted

nearside rear tyre under inflated

water in both front head lamps

Fail 5 Oct 2010 67,279 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,279 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,748 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 56,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,308 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 36,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 26,893 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 SHX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

KD51 SHX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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