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KG51 UAV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

224,690 mi
Last recorded224,690 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 224,690 miles

all rear brake pipes rusty

underside of van rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2021 224,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all rear brake pipes rusty

underside of van rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2020 220,139 miles

Front to rear brake pipes and nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Fail 18 Mar 2020 220,139 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front to rear brake pipes and nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 209,211 miles

Front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes corroded : - keep in check/renew.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 209,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes corroded : - keep in check/renew.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 197,610 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded adjacent to fuel tank : - keep in check/renew.

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 197,600 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded adjacent to fuel tank : - keep in check/renew.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 186,772 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 186,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 175,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 175,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 162,876 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the iner edge.

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on the iner edge.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 162,876 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the iner edge.

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on the iner edge.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 147,442 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 147,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 137,042 miles

exhaust tail box rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 18 Dec 2012 137,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust tail box rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 125,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn!

Pass 16 Dec 2010 117,334 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 117,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 106,859 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 93,350 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 81,008 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 81,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 68,999 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 68,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 56,666 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 UAV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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