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KG51 XKZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,313 mi
Last recorded83,313 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 XKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2012 83,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine management warning light indicating system require attention

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2011 75,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2011 75,460 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2010 69,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,334 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,562 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 52,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 52,944 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 52,768 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 46,279 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 46,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 39,267 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 XKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XKZ, 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 XKZ registered?

KG51 XKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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