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KG51 VGC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,739 mi
Last recorded134,739 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 VGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 134,739 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 130,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded To Offside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 130,272 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded To Offside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 126,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 122,281 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 122,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 117,775 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 117,775 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 108,087 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 108,087 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 102,366 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 99,616 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 99,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 96,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 84,525 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 74,761 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 VGC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

KG51 VGC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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