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KF51 ZDR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

142,481 mi
Last recorded142,481 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 ZDR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 142,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 142,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 134,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on.

corrosion on exhaust system.

front exhaust flexi joint splitting.

head light beam patterns poor.

imbalance on rear foot brake.

nearside door mirror backing missing.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 134,631 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on.

corrosion on exhaust system.

front exhaust flexi joint splitting.

head light beam patterns poor.

imbalance on rear foot brake.

nearside door mirror backing missing.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 125,644 miles

front tyre tread wear

Pass 1 Jul 2009 119,826 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 119,821 miles

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

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT O/S/FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING

Pass 1 Jul 2008 112,440 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 112,440 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 104,026 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 104,026 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 96,323 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 96,036 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Nov 2005 78,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 78,775 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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KF51 ZDR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KF51 ZDR, 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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KF51 ZDR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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