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KD51 VBV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,203 mi
Last recorded81,203 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 VBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 81,203 miles

BIG BORE EX FITTED

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES

FRONT TYRE SIZE 205 / 45 / 17 V -------REAR TYRE SIZE 205 / 50 / 17 W

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR TAPPED UP

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES / INNER EDGE BEING WORST / LOSS OF TREAD PATTERN STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE

SIGNS OF OIL LEAK AROUND STEERING RACK AREA ADVISE TO CLEAN / FURTHER INSPECT / RECTIFY ??????????

Fail 28 Jan 2010 81,188 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BIG BORE EX FITTED

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES

FRONT TYRE SIZE 205 / 45 / 17 V -------REAR TYRE SIZE 205 / 50 / 17 W

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR TAPPED UP

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES / INNER EDGE BEING WORST / LOSS OF TREAD PATTERN STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE

SIGNS OF OIL LEAK AROUND STEERING RACK AREA ADVISE TO CLEAN / FURTHER INSPECT / RECTIFY ??????????

Pass 27 Nov 2008 76,958 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 76,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 66,001 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 58,998 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise clamp damaged on middle joint

Pass 20 Oct 2005 49,111 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VBV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VBV, 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 VBV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 December 2001.

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