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KG51 WRL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,283 mi
Last recorded144,283 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 144,283 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 144,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 137,993 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 130,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brakepipes greased

wipers split but clearing ok

Pass 9 Dec 2008 124,233 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 124,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 116,853 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 111,052 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 WRL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

KG51 WRL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is KG51 WRL safe to buy?

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