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KG51 VHY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,146 mi
Last recorded103,146 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 VHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 103,146 miles

Front no.plate surround deteriorated but readable

Rear no.plate deteriorated,surround but readable

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2024 103,146 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front no.plate surround deteriorated but readable

Offside Rear Upper coil spring bump stop adrift/broken

Rear no.plate deteriorated,surround but readable

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2023 96,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 92,190 miles

Both front and rear number plate slightly detreated

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak!

Fail 17 Mar 2022 92,190 miles

Emissions not tested Due to insufficient engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Both front and rear number plate slightly detreated

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak!

Oil level below minimum!

Pass 15 Mar 2021 88,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,533 miles

Oil leak!

Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,533 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak!

Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,130 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,977 miles

Driver side front steering inner rod got slight free play

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak!

Fail 26 Apr 2018 78,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Driver side front steering inner rod got slight free play

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak!

Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,928 miles

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

cam cover gasket has an oil leak

front lower gearbox mounting defective

Fail 6 Apr 2017 74,928 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside centre lower (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside front (8.2.2)

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

cam cover gasket has an oil leak

front lower gearbox mounting defective

Pass 2 Apr 2016 71,041 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 71,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 68,020 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 68,020 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,923 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil mist on the steering rack

Fail 17 Apr 2014 64,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipes corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil mist on the steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,547 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 60,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

EXHAUST CENTRE & REAR BOX EXCESS CORROSION AT JOINTS .

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 57,382 miles

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

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

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

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

exhoust deteriated

Fail 6 Apr 2012 57,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhoust deteriated

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,536 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 48,535 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,027 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,357 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,519 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 VHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

KG51 VHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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