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KG51 APY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,547 mi
Last recorded131,547 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 APY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 131,547 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 131,547 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 117,296 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs partially corroded

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 10 Nov 2012 117,296 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs partially corroded

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2011 101,284 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 101,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 88,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

nearside front and offside front tyres severely cracking on inner sidewalls

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2010 88,480 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres severely cracking on inner sidewalls

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2009 77,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 77,173 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 71,279 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing low on edges

nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Fail 1 Nov 2008 71,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing low on edges

nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2007 65,235 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,972 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 10,251 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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KG51 APY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 APY, 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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KG51 APY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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