CarVerify

Free Car Check

KG51 AAK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

91,103 mi
Last recorded91,103 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 AAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 91,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,867 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2014 84,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2013 77,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear have child seats fitted unable to inspect seat belts

offside door mirror cover missing

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 13 Aug 2013 77,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear have child seats fitted unable to inspect seat belts

offside door mirror cover missing

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 6 Aug 2012 71,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has wear on inner and outer tread just met limits

rear axel beam bushes have slight splitting and slight debonding

sideskirts fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 6 Aug 2011 65,346 miles

engine management light on

plastic side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Aug 2011 65,345 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 corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

plastic side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,445 miles

offside rear child seat fitted cannot fully inspect seat belt

outer sill covers fitted cannot inspect outer sills

slight corrosion to nearside inner sill

slight delamination to rear number plate

Fail 11 Aug 2010 60,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has low tread and nail in the trad

offside rear child seat fitted cannot fully inspect seat belt

outer sill covers fitted cannot inspect outer sills

slight corrosion to nearside inner sill

slight delamination to rear number plate

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,812 miles

cannot fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to nearside inner sill

slight corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

slight movement in offside front upper attachment front strut

Fail 1 Aug 2009 54,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

cannot fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to nearside inner sill

slight corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

slight movement in offside front upper attachment front strut

Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,402 miles

slight damage to front number plate

unable to fully check offside /nearside seatbelts due to childseats fitted

unable to fully check sills due to covers

Fail 12 Aug 2008 49,331 miles

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

unable to fully check offside /nearside seatbelts due to childseats fitted

unable to fully check sills due to covers

Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,934 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,110 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 39,070 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 32,482 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 32,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KG51 AAK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KG51 AAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KG51 AAK?

You can check the full history of KG51 AAK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KG51 AAK registered?

KG51 AAK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is KG51 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG51 AAK shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KG51 AAK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KG51 AAK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.