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KG51 VFR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,909 mi
Last recorded104,909 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 104,909 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 104,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 93,503 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 93,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,975 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,358 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 67,406 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 67,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

middle & rear exhaust heavily corroded will fail shortly

Pass 9 Dec 2013 63,075 miles

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

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

middle to rear joint corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 58,496 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,068 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 54,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 50,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2009 45,139 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 40,877 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,970 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,533 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 20,494 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 VFR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

KG51 VFR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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