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KG51 LPL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

176,730 mi
Last recorded176,730 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 LPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 176,730 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated badly (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 174,576 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated BADLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 171,900 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 171,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 170,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 167,350 miles

wipers worn

Fail 27 Jul 2021 167,350 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

wipers worn

Pass 17 Jul 2020 165,285 miles

Exhaust flexi deterioted

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres Dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2020 165,285 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear backbox (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust flexi deterioted

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres Dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 162,749 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 159,412 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and exhaust flexy corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 155,652 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 153,365 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 29 Oct 2015 153,362 miles

Fuel system component leaking fule filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Oct 2014 149,225 miles

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

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

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

engine light

exhaust front flexy corroded

rear both tyre cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2013 144,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 139,443 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2012 139,443 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 135,489 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 135,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 123,225 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 107,381 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 107,381 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 89,293 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 66,039 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 66,039 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,504 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 LPL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LPL, 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 LPL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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