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KG51 ETF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

174,674 mi
Last recorded174,674 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 174,674 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Braking system leaking offside front brake pipe corroded and leaking. *****DO NOT DRIVE***** (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 166,258 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

eml light on

Fail 3 Apr 2016 166,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

eml light on

Pass 11 Apr 2015 156,405 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 146,298 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 146,292 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 138,226 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

nearside rear s/absorber stiff

Fail 8 Apr 2013 138,226 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear s/absorber stiff

Pass 4 Apr 2012 131,693 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 127,543 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 7 Mar 2011 127,533 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2008 120,939 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 120,939 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2007 107,045 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 107,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 96,085 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 ETF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ETF, 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

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What year was KG51 ETF registered?

KG51 ETF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KG51 ETF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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