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KG51 LUJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,537 mi
Last recorded114,537 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 114,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 114,537 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 111,891 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 111,891 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 106,586 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 106,560 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,532 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 96,532 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,390 miles

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

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

Some under body suspension components rusty.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 92,381 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Some under body suspension components rusty.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded supply next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 87,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded supply from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded supply from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken on joint (7.1.1)

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

Front exhaust poor on flexible section

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded supply next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 80,557 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,324 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 73,639 miles

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

exhaust badly corroded but not leaking

front wipers not parking correctly

Pass 31 Oct 2012 69,528 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,459 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,791 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,852 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 55,818 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,945 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,606 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,940 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 LUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

KG51 LUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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