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K15 PLG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,483 mi
Last recorded109,483 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 PLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 109,483 miles

Oil leak

misfire

Fail 20 Oct 2014 109,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

misfire

Pass 29 Oct 2013 98,985 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 98,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2012 90,262 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 83,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 75,842 miles

both rear wheels bent slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,812 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 68,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,875 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 64,721 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2007 59,329 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,163 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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K15 PLG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K15 PLG, 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 K15 PLG registered?

K15 PLG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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The MOT history for K15 PLG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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