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KG51 UEW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,208 mi
Last recorded134,208 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 134,208 miles

engine light on

wiper stalk broken

Fail 14 Jul 2014 134,208 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

wiper stalk broken

Pass 2 Jul 2013 120,871 miles

exhaust rubber missing but ok

n/s/r/tyre on twi

some pipes corroded but ok at time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2013 120,868 miles

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

exhaust rubber missing but ok

n/s/r/tyre on twi

some pipes corroded but ok at time of test

Pass 8 May 2012 110,269 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

ns wiper blade split

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 105,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated

Nearside headlamp beam pattern adversely affected

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 101,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust joints corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2010 101,146 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre right on legal minimum. Offside rear tyre stepped tread

Rear brake discs in very poor condition

Strong advise: Mid to rear flanges very rotten and nearly snapped off

Pass 17 Apr 2009 94,202 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODING / REAR BOX IN POOR CONDTION / BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM / REAR PADS GETTING LOW / O/S/R DISC CORRODING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 17 Apr 2009 94,202 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT DISCS CORRODING / REAR BOX IN POOR CONDTION / BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM / REAR PADS GETTING LOW / O/S/R DISC CORRODING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 9 Apr 2008 86,791 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 76,872 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 76,872 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 59,884 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 UEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

KG51 UEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 December 2001.

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