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KM51 ONW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,349 mi
Last recorded117,349 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 ONW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 117,349 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2017 117,349 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported can weld (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2016 111,126 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 111,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 103,941 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 103,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,797 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 92,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,064 miles

engine nosey & slightly smoking

slight exhaust,front flexi

Fail 12 Apr 2013 80,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

engine nosey & slightly smoking

slight exhaust,front flexi

Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,188 miles

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,657 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 55,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in offside rear tyre and perished 185/65/15

nearside front brake pipe rusty

nearside rear tyre perished

slight leak from a/c unit

slight oil, leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,353 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,444 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 373,660 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 373,660 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,657 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,918 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 27,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 23,174 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 ONW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ONW, 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 ONW registered?

KM51 ONW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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