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KG51 VDP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,339 mi
Last recorded94,339 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 VDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 94,339 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 85,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r so adult seat belt not fully checked

Pass 6 Feb 2016 78,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,636 miles

offside rear tyre cracked on outer shoulder

various metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Feb 2015 73,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake grabbing

offside rear tyre cracked on outer shoulder

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,628 miles

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

slight fluid leak on steering rack

Fail 7 Feb 2014 69,628 miles

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

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

slight fluid leak on steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,801 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 7 Feb 2013 65,801 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,268 miles

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

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight leak steering rack area

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,173 miles

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

slight fluid leak on steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2010 50,833 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 50,833 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,029 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,112 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 29,144 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 VDP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

KG51 VDP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KG51 VDP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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