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KG51 HYU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,887 mi
Last recorded127,887 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 HYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 127,887 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges,offside rear bald on inner edge

corrosion to underbody and exhaust sections

engine oil leak

light corrosion to all rear and front to rear brake pipes

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

play in both front suspension top mountings

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 120,293 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to both front coil springs

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

slight wear to inner edge of o/s/r tyre

small cut to n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 29 Sep 2014 120,293 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to both front coil springs

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

small cut to n/s/f outer tyre wall

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 7 Oct 2013 107,847 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front gearbox mount worn

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes & exhaust system

light corrosion to both front coil springs

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Fail 7 Oct 2013 107,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front gearbox mount worn

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes & exhaust system

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 9 Oct 2012 99,811 miles

light corrosion to all coil springs

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

slight even wear to both rear tyres

steering rack damp

Fail 8 Oct 2012 99,811 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

light corrosion to all coil springs

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight even wear to both rear tyres

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,924 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,962 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,001 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,704 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,293 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 HYU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYU, 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 HYU registered?

KG51 HYU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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The MOT history for KG51 HYU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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