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KD51 VDL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,744 mi
Last recorded105,744 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 105,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 104,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,362 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 95,697 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 93,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both door mirror plastic covers missing

child seat fitted to offside rear belt, belt not tested

nearside door mirror glass cracked/damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2011 93,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both door mirror plastic covers missing

child seat fitted to offside rear belt, belt not tested

nearside door mirror glass cracked/damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2010 90,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer sill covers fitted andn/s/f door mirror glass broken

Pass 11 Feb 2010 90,439 miles

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

both outer sill covers fitted andn/s/f door mirror glass broken

Pass 13 Feb 2009 82,243 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 13 Feb 2009 82,242 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 1 Feb 2008 82,436 miles

Front brake discs warped

Fail 1 Feb 2008 82,436 miles

Front brake discs warped

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 77,169 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 VDL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VDL, 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 VDL registered?

KD51 VDL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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