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KG51 LUO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,624 mi
Last recorded127,624 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 127,624 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2018 124,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel mounting hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 124,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel mounting hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,185 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 123,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 120,618 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 120,618 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 113,554 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,092 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,926 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 87,365 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light is on dash

nearside rear outer inertia seat belt not inspected due to child seat strapped in place

noise from power steering when turning right hand down

offside front and nearside front wiper blade rubber are split

rear exhaust silencer heat shield partially adrift

rear wiper blade rubber is split

Pass 15 Feb 2011 81,500 miles

engine management light is on dash

front to rear brake pipe on nearside rear shows signs of corrosion

offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing close to tread markers

offside front outer drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

oil leak between engine and gearbox area

Fail 14 Feb 2011 81,488 miles

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

engine management light is on dash

front to rear brake pipe on nearside rear shows signs of corrosion

no engine oil recorded on dipstick

offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing close to tread markers

offside front outer drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

oil leak between engine and gearbox area

Fail 12 Feb 2010 73,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on dash

offside front and nearside front top suspension mounts have slight movement when levered

Pass 12 Feb 2010 73,925 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on dash

offside front and nearside front top suspension mounts have slight movement when levered

Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,266 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 58,054 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 58,054 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 52,889 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,500 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 LUO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LUO, 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 LUO registered?

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

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