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KG51 SZW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,541 mi
Last recorded178,541 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 SZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 178,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 162,268 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front head lamp has slight movement

nearside rear back plate cover corroded

offside rear back plate cover corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 146,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front headlamp has slight movement

Fail 3 Oct 2011 146,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front headlamp has slight movement

Pass 22 Sep 2010 124,605 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 109,658 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 109,658 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 93,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 76,301 miles

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

mil lamp on

Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,751 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 SZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

KG51 SZW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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