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KG51 VMD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

176,339 mi
Last recorded176,339 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 VMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2023 176,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 159,101 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 145,360 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 140,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 133,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 127,365 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,540 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 123,532 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear WHEEL SLIGHT BIND

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 111,164 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 106,290 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 100,707 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,128 miles

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

front tyres are cracking on the inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2011 84,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 73,594 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,165 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 52,175 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,888 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,023 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2005 26,939 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 VMD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VMD, 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 VMD registered?

KG51 VMD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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