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KG51 NGV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,665 mi
Last recorded158,665 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 158,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 158,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 153,411 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 147,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated

grease leak offside front cv boot

play in both top front upper shocker mounts

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 147,360 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

grease leak offside front cv boot

play in both top front upper shocker mounts

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 140,823 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust flexy pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 133,052 miles

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

slight corrosion offside front and both rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Sep 2016 133,027 miles

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

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

slight corrosion offside front and both rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Oct 2015 124,973 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 124,816 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 118,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre some cuts and nails in tread

rear exhaust flange poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2014 118,784 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre some cuts and nails in tread

rear exhaust flange poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2013 113,023 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 113,023 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 107,925 miles

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

exhaust excessivly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 104,249 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition

some corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Sep 2011 104,119 miles

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

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)

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

rear silencer in poor condition

some corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2010 100,419 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 95,163 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 86,310 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,821 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 71,515 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 65,132 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 120,483 miles

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

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 NGV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NGV, 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 NGV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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