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KG51 VKN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,011 mi
Last recorded110,011 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 VKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 110,011 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 102,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,883 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 92,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centre bracket weld broken

Pass 15 Dec 2010 89,294 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 83,517 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs corroding on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2007 61,151 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 60,196 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 49,521 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 39,588 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 VKN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VKN, 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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KG51 VKN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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