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KG51 AUL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,258 mi
Last recorded137,258 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 137,258 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 126,755 miles

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes becoming corroded

both headlight patterns poor

Fail 2 Nov 2012 117,504 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all wiper blades poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2012 117,504 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all wiper blades poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2011 108,146 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long travel left on parking brake

nearside wiper blade becoming deteriorated

wipers will only park manualy

Fail 4 Nov 2011 108,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long travel left on parking brake

nearside wiper blade becoming deteriorated

wipers will only park manualy

Pass 27 Sep 2010 96,108 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 96,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,572 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 83,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 68,629 miles

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

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

rear brakes are out of balance

wipers not cancelling correctly

Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,916 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,716 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 AUL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel 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 KG51 AUL, 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 KG51 AUL registered?

KG51 AUL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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