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KG51 GZL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,386 mi
Last recorded131,386 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 GZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 131,386 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 127,546 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 5 Dec 2014 127,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light on

Fail 2 Dec 2013 122,441 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 122,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 106,103 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 94,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 94,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 80,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 80,757 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 73,373 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 73,373 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 65,108 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 57,122 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 57,122 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,238 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 39,924 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 GZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GZL, 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 GZL registered?

KG51 GZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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