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KE51 HNU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,864 mi
Last recorded125,864 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 HNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 125,864 miles

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

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

air intake pipe insecure, engine oil leak ,

Fail 7 Mar 2016 125,862 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

air intake pipe insecure, engine oil leak ,

Pass 19 Mar 2015 120,700 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil overs fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2015 120,595 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coil overs fitted

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 108,398 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 90,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 90,607 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,679 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,765 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,393 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,421 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,871 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 35,557 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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KE51 HNU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KE51 HNU, 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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KE51 HNU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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