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KG51 VFO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,144 mi
Last recorded157,144 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 VFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 157,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Damage if bigger than 10mm but does affect the drivers view of the road (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 157,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Damage if bigger than 10mm but does affect the drivers view of the road (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 145,545 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on legal limit

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

rear number plate becoming discoloured

Pass 30 Oct 2015 140,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil on minimum level

Fail 30 Oct 2015 1,338 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil on minimum level

Pass 9 Oct 2014 136,192 miles

centre exhaust joint has slight leak

chip in windscreen

o/s rear coil spring corroded

rear no plate disfiguring

Fail 9 Oct 2014 136,192 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

centre exhaust joint has slight leak

chip in windscreen

o/s rear coil spring corroded

rear no plate disfiguring

Pass 22 Oct 2013 133,864 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

O/S REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

SLIGHT LEAK FROM CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT

Fail 22 Oct 2013 133,864 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

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

O/S REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED

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

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

SLIGHT LEAK FROM CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT

Pass 18 Oct 2012 132,019 miles

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 18 Oct 2012 132,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 28 Oct 2011 125,994 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING OUT OF SHAPE

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED

REAR EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Pass 26 Oct 2010 117,550 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 15 Oct 2009 106,424 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 106,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 95,903 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

O/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Fail 29 Sep 2008 95,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

O/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,634 miles

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2007 84,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2006 68,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,702 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 50,086 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KG51 VFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO registered?

KG51 VFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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