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KG51 VJE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,856 mi
Last recorded117,856 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 117,856 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 113,868 miles

Centre Rear exhaust mount insecure

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 107,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 105,422 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,813 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 91,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,126 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 69,096 miles

Front pads and discs close to limits border line advise replace .

Slight bulge n/s/f tyre outer side wall close to limits border line advise replace .

Pass 5 Dec 2008 60,349 miles

rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Fail 5 Dec 2008 60,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,440 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 50,440 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 42,692 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 34,832 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 VJE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

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

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