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KD51 FGX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,199 mi
Last recorded87,199 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 FGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges.1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges.1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly perished and cut.1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 87,199 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges.1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges.1956015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly perished and cut.1956015 (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,782 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 81,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Off side front wiper worn slightly

Off side rear tyre cracking up on the side walls and tread

Fail 31 Oct 2013 74,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Off side front wiper worn slightly

Off side rear tyre cracking up on the side walls and tread

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,449 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 67,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,263 miles

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)

corrosion to nearside front rigid brake pipe ( under wheel arch)

corrosion to offside front rigid brake pipes ( under wheel arch)

lift to offside+ nearside front top suspension legs

nearside front tyre inner wall cut

offside= nearside front tyre inner shoulders worn

slight play to nearside front track rod end

Fail 5 Oct 2011 56,209 miles

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

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

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

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)

corrosion to nearside front rigid brake pipe ( under wheel arch)

corrosion to offside front rigid brake pipes ( under wheel arch)

lift to offside+ nearside front top suspension legs

nearside front tyre inner wall cut

offside= nearside front tyre inner shoulders worn

slight play to nearside front track rod end

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,367 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low & wearing on edges

offside rear tyre slightly perished on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil low

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 29,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,511 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 22,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KD51 FGX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KD51 FGX, 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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KD51 FGX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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