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KG51 LZJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,394 mi
Last recorded100,394 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 LZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 100,394 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine light on

headlamp patterns poor - misted lenses

slight play offside inner track rod joint

Pass 20 Sep 2014 95,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 91,541 miles

Coolant level light on

Cooling fan continusly running

Exhaust center section damaged bracket

Exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Exhaust rear silencer rubber hanger missing

Suspect leak on power steering rack requiring further investigation

Fail 12 Sep 2013 91,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant level light on

Cooling fan continusly running

Exhaust center section damaged bracket

Exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Exhaust rear silencer rubber hanger missing

Suspect leak on power steering rack requiring further investigation

Fail 23 Nov 2011 88,607 miles

2x front brake discs worn thin

2x front tyres low tread

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 88,607 miles

2x front brake discs worn thin

2x front tyres low tread

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,944 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 81,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,879 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 72,036 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 72,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 60,746 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 51,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 51,373 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 43,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 43,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 LZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

KG51 LZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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