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KM51 PYS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,262 mi
Last recorded147,262 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 PYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 147,262 miles

Bonnet stiff to open

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

Fail 30 May 2013 146,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Bonnet stiff to open

Pass 7 Jun 2012 134,119 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 116,515 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 116,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 105,479 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 105,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2010 105,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 99,741 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 94,389 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 94,389 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 88,176 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 88,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 81,770 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KM51 PYS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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