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KG51 AUR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

207,256 mi
Last recorded207,256 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 207,256 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 200,937 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 200,743 miles

Fuel system component leaking at engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both outer sills can not be inspected for plastic covers

rear exhaust flange poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2015 193,709 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 193,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 184,902 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 177,682 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 177,546 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 169,708 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 161,085 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 161,084 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 149,818 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 149,815 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 138,610 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 138,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 126,455 miles

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 17 Oct 2008 126,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 19 Oct 2007 109,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 85,559 miles

brake pipe to offside rear brake cylinder corroded slightly

engine fault light on

exhaust backbox corroded but not leaking

nearside rear tyre perished and at 1.6mm

outside temperature sensor faulty

Fail 20 Oct 2006 85,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pipe to offside rear cylinder corroded slightly

exhaust backbox corroded but not leaking

nearside rear tyre perished and worn (1.6mm 175/70r14t michelin

outside temperature sensor faulty

Fail 21 Oct 2005 67,085 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 67,085 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 AUR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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