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KD51 URM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,067 mi
Last recorded99,067 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 URM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2014 99,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion to metal brake pipes

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 99,067 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,528 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear exhaust

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 4 Dec 2012 83,071 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear exhaust

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Nov 2011 75,542 miles

Oil leak

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

main brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 16 Nov 2011 75,542 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

main brake pipes slightly corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre and slightly perished

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

registration plate lamp dull

slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 6 Dec 2010 68,292 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 68,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cooling light on, coolant overfilled, oil on engine/gearbox, exhaust corroded, rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,780 miles

front tyres wearing on edges very close to limit slight play in front top mounts lip on front brake discs exhaust corroding rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 3 Dec 2008 55,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nail in sidewall of offside front tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2008 55,929 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nail in sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,138 miles

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

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

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

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,977 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust †uneven front tyre wear †n/s/f tyre worn to limit

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 URM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 URM, 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 URM registered?

KD51 URM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is KD51 URM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD51 URM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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