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KG51 JCV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,464 mi
Last recorded135,464 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 JCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 135,464 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 122,976 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 122,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 112,732 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 102,381 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 102,381 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,767 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 90,767 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 82,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside front (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 82,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,391 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Nearside Wiper blade starting to split

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,294 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME COMPONENTS

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

Nearside WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Fail 13 Oct 2015 64,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME COMPONENTS

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

Nearside WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Pass 27 Sep 2014 53,432 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,731 miles

cracks on both outer walls of rear tyres

cracks on inner wall of nsf tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2013 46,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracks on both outer walls of rear tyres

cracks on inner wall of nsf tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,632 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,299 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 37,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,426 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 35,426 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,060 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,906 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,162 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KG51 JCV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JCV, 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 JCV registered?

KG51 JCV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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