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KG51 XVP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,121 mi
Last recorded118,121 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 118,121 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 118,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

screw in offside front tyre tread

Pass 25 Nov 2010 108,989 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 108,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

nearside front fog lamp inop

rear wiper blade torn

slight play nearside front strut top

slight play offside front strut top

slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 21 Nov 2009 99,228 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 89,496 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2007 79,644 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 79,644 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 64,474 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 64,431 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

back box corroded

front discs corroded

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 XVP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

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

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