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KG51 HYC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

237,262 mi
Last recorded237,262 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 237,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 9 Mar 2019 237,216 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2018 228,460 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 228,460 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 217,091 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 205,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre on3mm

Fail 5 Mar 2016 205,682 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake hose insucure

Offside Rear tyre on3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2015 191,181 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion various parts

exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Mar 2015 191,150 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion various parts

exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Feb 2015 191,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 180,451 miles

slight corrosion to metal brakepipes

Fail 28 Jan 2014 180,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight corrosion to metal brakepipes

Fail 2 Oct 2012 160,832 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 160,832 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 151,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 151,941 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 140,121 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 140,080 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 127,497 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 127,497 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 112,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 112,855 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 96,566 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 82,452 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 82,452 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 66,849 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 HYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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