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KD51 TYW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

149,583 mi
Last recorded149,583 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 TYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2014 149,583 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 131,765 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust mount missing at rear ?

sills covered by mouldings

Fail 22 Apr 2013 131,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust mount missing at rear ?

sills covered by mouldings

Pass 21 Jan 2012 105,832 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs rusty

both headlamps images poor

both rear brake discs worn

brake fluid level low

exhaust deteriorating

front brake imbalance 23%

fuel tank rusty

nearside windscreen wiper split

offside rear tyre perishing

panel above rear number plate broken

rear bumper has slight damage

rear number plate light cover not secured properly

Fail 21 Jan 2012 105,832 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs rusty

both headlamps images poor

both rear brake discs worn

brake fluid level low

exhaust deteriorating

front brake imbalance 23%

fuel tank rusty

nearside windscreen wiper split

offside rear tyre perishing

panel above rear number plate broken

rear bumper has slight damage

rear number plate light cover not secured properly

Pass 7 Jan 2011 96,875 miles

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

Slight scoring on rear disks

Fail 7 Jan 2011 96,874 miles

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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)

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

Slight scoring on rear disks

Fail 23 Dec 2010 96,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 87,505 miles

both fronts and offside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front headlight aim defussed

Fail 18 Dec 2009 87,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both fronts and offside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front headlight aim defussed

Pass 3 Dec 2008 75,918 miles

damage behind front bumper area

Fail 2 Dec 2008 75,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage behind front bumper area

Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,380 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 75,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 56,359 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 50,029 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 TYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 TYW, 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 TYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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