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KG51 LHV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,027 mi
Last recorded102,027 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 LHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 102,027 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

abs system fitted at front hubs but not fitted to the car

nearside front brake caliper bleed nipple broken

sill guards fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2012 102,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

abs system fitted at front hubs but not fitted to the car

sill guards fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2011 91,955 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

slight exhaust blow

slight play front strut top mounts

Fail 21 Jul 2011 91,954 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

slight exhaust blow

slight play front strut top mounts

Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,796 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 86,796 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 81,704 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,723 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 70,667 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to fitted plastic covers.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 70,667 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to fitted plastic covers.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,971 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 61,971 miles

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

rear back box exhaust outter skin rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2006 56,982 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 LHV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LHV, 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 LHV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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