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KG51 EXU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,229 mi
Last recorded83,229 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 EXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 83,229 miles

Big bore exhaust fitted and runs close to body/ subframe

Fail 7 Feb 2013 83,229 miles

Big bore exhaust fitted and runs close to body/ subframe

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 74,901 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 74,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,386 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 56,354 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 56,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,778 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 47,778 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 39,425 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 39,425 miles

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

rear silencer box rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2006 30,171 miles

both front tyres close to limit

rear silencer box rusty

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 EXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 EXU, 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

How do I check the history of KG51 EXU?

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What year was KG51 EXU registered?

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

Is KG51 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG51 EXU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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