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KD51 SLZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,312 mi
Last recorded147,312 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 147,312 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 147,308 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill and spring mount in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 142,265 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 142,235 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 137,084 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 137,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 133,509 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 133,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 130,035 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 125,266 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 125,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 120,636 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,425 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 111,460 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 108,822 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 108,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 101,899 miles

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2009 101,860 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wheel trims fitted

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 95,831 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 87,150 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 81,305 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 SLZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

KD51 SLZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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