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KM51 PVZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,969 mi
Last recorded158,969 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 PVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 158,969 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 158,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off only left side back and front not working (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on only left side back and front not working (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides lens misty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator light staying on (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working both stop light (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both left side front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 152,305 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2014 152,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2013 142,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 135,633 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 127,671 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 120,401 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 120,210 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 100,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing inner shoulders, recommend a tracking check

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 84,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 71,718 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,561 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 PVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

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

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