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KG51 UAE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

143,110 mi
Last recorded143,110 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 UAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2017 143,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Tow bar electrical socket deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2017 143,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end loose locking nut not loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

centre stop light inoperative

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front engine stabilizer bush deteriorated

plastic body sill covers fitted obscuring remaining sills

under tray damaged and obscuring components

Pass 8 Jul 2016 135,234 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 135,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 129,239 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 May 2015 129,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 122,009 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 116,383 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 116,383 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 113,118 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 113,118 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

brake load compensator removed

Pass 8 Jul 2011 107,185 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 107,185 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 100,010 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 100,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 91,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,743 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Jan 2009 71,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 49,877 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 49,877 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 39,454 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 39,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 35,344 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 UAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 UAE, 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 UAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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