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KG51 HXJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,785 mi
Last recorded168,785 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 HXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 168,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn cracked inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 164,262 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 164,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 161,040 miles

surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 17 Feb 2017 160,395 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 160,393 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated centre retaining clip incorrectly positioned (5.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 158,172 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 158,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 153,515 miles

both front tyres...................

both rear brake pipes to drums corroded....

engine oil leak...............

exhaust system.................

nearside rear foot/hand brakes........

Pass 3 Oct 2013 143,220 miles

rear exhaust box deteriating.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 143,204 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriating.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 132,703 miles

both front discs & pads wearing thin

Fail 1 Oct 2012 132,632 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front discs & pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Oct 2011 122,218 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 122,189 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 112,118 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 112,118 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 101,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

slight tear in nearside wiper blade.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 101,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight tear in nearside wiper blade.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 89,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 76,884 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 62,946 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 HXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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