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KG51 WNS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,439 mi
Last recorded149,439 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 149,439 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 143,812 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 138,403 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 131,324 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 14 Sep 2021 125,404 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 14 Sep 2021 125,404 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 2 Oct 2020 122,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 122,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 119,193 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 114,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 114,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,095 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,347 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 104,347 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 99,501 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 92,525 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,525 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 86,441 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 86,441 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,996 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,032 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,104 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,418 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,055 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,684 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,278 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 WNS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 WNS, 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 WNS registered?

KG51 WNS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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