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KD51 TZG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

199,472 mi
Last recorded199,472 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 199,472 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak radiator? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Front wipers don't park

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 199,418 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak radiator? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Front wipers don't park

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 197,389 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLIGHT NEED CLEANING (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 195,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 191,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 186,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 179,247 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 179,167 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

CHIP IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

LIFT IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 175,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 170,087 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 166,657 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Handbrake effort low n/s

Fail 27 Mar 2018 166,657 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Handbrake effort low n/s

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 162,548 miles

Handbrake low effort

Pass 27 Apr 2016 158,582 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 153,165 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 143,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 133,756 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 124,884 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 124,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 115,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 105,047 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 99,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 99,531 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 88,967 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 76,439 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 61,203 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 61,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 48,687 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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KD51 TZG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KD51 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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