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KG51 VKS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,530 mi
Last recorded79,530 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 79,530 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 79,530 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose all wheel bolts loose/fell out x2/ holes elongated (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021 76,598 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 76,595 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system valve to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracking, tyre 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracking, tyre 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 75,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2020 75,519 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 70,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 70,887 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 70,833 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

all rear brake piped corroded

coolant leak

Pass 4 May 2016 65,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 58,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear silencer to pipe flange corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 55,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 52,690 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 49,334 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,620 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,163 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,727 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 VKS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VKS, 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 VKS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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