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KG51 XVJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,121 mi
Last recorded115,121 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 XVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 115,121 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 115,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear brake back plates rusty

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/r brake pads worn low

signs of o/s/r brake getting hot

Pass 5 Jun 2014 101,725 miles

centre exhaust section slight blowing

Fail 3 Jun 2013 96,460 miles

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

n/s/f track rod end gaitor split boader line pass

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r wheel starting to bind

signs of coolant leak

slight play both front top mounts

Pass 3 Jun 2013 96,460 miles

n/s/f track rod end gaitor split boader line pass

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r wheel starting to bind

signs of coolant leak

slight play both front top mounts

Pass 28 May 2012 91,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2012 91,516 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2011 85,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre, slight uneven wear on tread.

Pass 25 May 2010 78,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 78,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 72,488 miles

damage to n/s/r tyre in tread

slight corrosion to n/s/front to rear brake pipe

Fail 11 May 2009 72,488 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s/r tyre in tread

slight corrosion to n/s/front to rear brake pipe

Pass 30 May 2008 67,310 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 67,310 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 56,942 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 56,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 XVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

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

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