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KG51 FHB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,564 mi
Last recorded112,564 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 FHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 112,564 miles

Cuts in tread offside rear tyre close to excessive

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Poor beam patterns both headlamps close to excessive

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 112,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Cuts in tread offside rear tyre close to excessive

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Poor beam patterns both headlamps

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 87,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside of rear bumper damaged

Poor beam pattern offside headlamp

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

Rear centre seat belt buckle in incorrect position

Pass 29 Sep 2012 87,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside of rear bumper damaged

Poor beam pattern offside headlamp

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

Rear centre seat belt buckle in incorrect position

Fail 5 Sep 2012 84,823 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside of rear bumper damaged

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

Rear centre seat belt buckle in incorrect position on webbing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,530 miles

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

both front shock absorber upper mountings have slight movement.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 72,530 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front shock absorber upper mountings have slight movement.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 59,568 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,275 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 50,275 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,325 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,310 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 20,327 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 FHB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 FHB, 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 FHB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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