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KG51 EPK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,453 mi
Last recorded49,453 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 EPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 49,453 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 46,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 42,585 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 42,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 38,171 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 35,078 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 32,499 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 30,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,127 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 28,374 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,376 miles

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,593 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,456 miles

both rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,487 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,987 miles

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

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

cannor see pads/disks through wheel covers

headlight aim has faint outline

Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,674 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,230 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 13,628 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 10,871 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 EPK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 KG51 EPK, 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 EPK registered?

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

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