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KG51 NLR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,434 mi
Last recorded215,434 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 215,434 miles

Fuel filer neck support bracket corroded

Rear shocks top mounts corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2016 215,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Fuel filer neck support bracket corroded

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

Rear shocks top mounts corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 213,771 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play strut top

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 211,517 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 211,517 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 205,932 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 205,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 196,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 188,492 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 181,032 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front brake pipe

Pass 23 Oct 2009 171,536 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 171,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 158,920 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 149,589 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 139,615 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 129,830 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

front tyres

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 NLR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLR, 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 NLR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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