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KG51 UGU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,661 mi
Last recorded105,661 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 105,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 105,661 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 93,300 miles

EML light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 93,300 miles

EML light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

Pass 6 Sep 2012 73,908 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 321,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,149 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,241 miles

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

advise rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2009 56,699 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 56,699 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 50,661 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,661 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 45,216 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,503 miles

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

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

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 UGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGU, 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 UGU registered?

KG51 UGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2001.

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