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KG51 VEX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,470 mi
Last recorded195,470 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 VEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 195,470 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 194,693 miles

Nearside wiper blade is split

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 193,064 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear very slight bind

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 186,715 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 186,715 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 180,357 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 180,357 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 171,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 160,793 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 147,925 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 138,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 126,111 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 118,951 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 88,552 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 88,552 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,830 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 64,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 64,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 56,011 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 VEX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VEX, 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 VEX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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The MOT history for KG51 VEX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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