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KG51 NLA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,546 mi
Last recorded91,546 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 91,546 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2014 153,403 miles

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

rear exhaust box heavely corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2014 153,403 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box heavely corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2013 151,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 151,669 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2012
Fail 25 May 2012

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

Pass 23 May 2011 147,025 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn and corroding

Fail 23 May 2011 147,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front discs worn and corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,792 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 75,548 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

advise o/s front wingmirror cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2007 68,694 miles

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

back exhaust box outer skin corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

right hand horn button deterioated

Pass 31 Oct 2005 59,589 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 NLA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NLA, 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 NLA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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