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KM51 LSC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

94,243 mi
Last recorded94,243 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 LSC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2017 94,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,522 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 85,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,911 miles

Exhaust poor in condition and blowing

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 67,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust poor in condition and blowing

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr/nsr tyres out of shape

slight play osf/nsf strut top bearings

inside of vehicle presented for test in a dirty untidy condition

items on vehicle floor

Fail 6 Apr 2013 58,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr/nsr tyres out of shape

slight play osf/nsf strut top bearings

inside of vehicle presented for test in a dirty untidy condition

items on vehicle floor

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,000 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 52,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,800 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,812 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 43,763 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,825 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 39,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,060 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 36,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,206 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 31,206 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,357 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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KM51 LSC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KM51 LSC, 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 KM51 LSC registered?

KM51 LSC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is KM51 LSC safe to buy?

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