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KM51 PVV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,074 mi
Last recorded118,074 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 PVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 118,074 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 117,679 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Obligatory mirror missing inside (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven 53% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 91% (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 108,614 miles

Central exhaust brackets broken

Offside Front tyre 3mm

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 108,614 miles

Central exhaust brackets broken

Offside Front tyre 3mm

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 101,850 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 101,850 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 85,739 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 77,791 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,354 miles

front brake imbalance only just met requirements

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2011 61,260 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,260 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 60,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,486 miles

advise slight band osf brake, slight rusting front to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,660 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,586 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,365 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,550 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 36,550 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 PVV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PVV, 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 PVV registered?

KM51 PVV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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