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BK51 KXG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,082 mi
Last recorded100,082 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 KXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 100,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

back box outer skin crodded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 94,204 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle replace asap (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle replace asap (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake pipes coated in grease

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2016 89,976 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle/ attention required (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle/ attention required (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake pipes and ferrules coated in grease could not visually inspect items correctly

Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,348 miles

all brake pipes have been greased

body work and underbody signs of corrosion

oil residue

wear to outer and inner edges of front tyres

Fail 8 Jun 2015 88,348 miles

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

all brake pipes have been greased

body work and underbody signs of corrosion

oil residue

wear to outer and inner edges of front tyres

Pass 21 May 2014 82,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 77,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all brake pipes greased

Fail 30 May 2013 77,908 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2011 69,243 miles

2xchild seat fitted

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 64,544 miles

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

brake pipes are greased

Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,544 miles

brake pipes are greased

Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,831 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,888 miles

o/s rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2008 56,888 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,536 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 47,182 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 47,182 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 41,897 miles

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

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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BK51 KXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK51 KXG, 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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BK51 KXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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