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KG51 JBX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,170 mi
Last recorded92,170 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 JBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,170 miles

nearside rear lens damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2014 92,170 miles

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

nearside rear lens damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2013 89,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2013 89,442 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,251 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2012 83,251 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2011 75,410 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 75,366 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 67,784 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,502 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 58,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,097 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 51,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,437 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,701 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 27,264 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 JBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JBX, 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 JBX registered?

KG51 JBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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