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KM51 OXD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,264 mi
Last recorded132,264 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 OXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 132,264 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 132,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 128,105 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 124,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 124,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 120,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre has cut in outer wall

rear view mirror on floor

Fail 14 Mar 2014 119,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre has cut in outer wall

rear view mirror on floor

Pass 18 Mar 2013 116,496 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 116,496 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 113,375 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 113,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 110,002 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 105,016 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 105,016 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 99,150 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 93,890 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 78,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 78,433 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 60,072 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 60,072 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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 OXD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OXD, 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 OXD registered?

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

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