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KG51 VNL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,345 mi
Last recorded155,345 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 155,345 miles

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

slight surface corrosion due to lack of use

Pass 14 Feb 2019 155,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 155,225 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near Side and Off side (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust Box & Centre Box Exhaust System corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 155,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near Side and Off side (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust Box & Centre Box Exhaust System corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 150,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 138,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 123,517 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 123,512 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

cam cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 15 Jun 2012 104,575 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 86,047 miles

(1)nearside rear shockabsorber slight leak.(2)slight leak from engine area.(3)slight movement to nearside front top mount.

Fail 25 Jun 2011 86,047 miles

(1)nearside rear shockabsorber slight leak.(2)slight leak from engine area.(3)slight movement to nearside front top mount.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,184 miles

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)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 44,618 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2007 40,413 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,588 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 VNL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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