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KG51 VLT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,407 mi
Last recorded81,407 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,407 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 81,407 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

manegment light on

Fail 13 Jun 2012 67,466 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

manegment light on

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,935 miles

Child seat nearside rear

Front brake discs worn

Nearside mirror broken

Slight play nearside front droplink

Fail 30 Jun 2011 53,935 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Child seat nearside rear

Front brake discs worn

Nearside mirror broken

Slight play nearside front droplink

Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,205 miles

Exhaust blow rear silencer joint

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2010 52,205 miles

Exhaust blow rear silencer joint

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded and in poor condition

dampness around power steering rack

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Jun 2009 50,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded and in poor condition

dampness around power steering rack

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2008 47,026 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s front tyre damaged in sidewall

rear exhaust joint leaking slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,806 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,671 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 41,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 VLT 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 57.1%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

KG51 VLT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is KG51 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG51 VLT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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