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KG51 WPA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,871 mi
Last recorded111,871 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 111,871 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 111,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

no air box fitted

slight play in front suspension upper mtgs

wipers dont self park

Pass 11 Sep 2009 104,883 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 104,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers intamitantly dont self park

Fail 11 Sep 2008 97,375 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

some brake pipes may need changing by next mot

Pass 11 Sep 2008 97,375 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

some brake pipes may need changing by next mot

Pass 3 Apr 2007 81,711 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 81,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 67,976 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 WPA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

KG51 WPA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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