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KG51 XVS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,640 mi
Last recorded137,640 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 137,640 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 128,214 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 115,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 115,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 103,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 103,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 93,032 miles

both front to rear/ rear across axle pipes to valve moderately corroded (TREATED)

hdi bulbs fitted

nail in nearside front tyre outer shoulder

positive battery terminmal exposed

tow electrics 7 pin (not tested

under bonnet brake pipe poorly routed (not good practice)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 86,438 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,393 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 81,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight play in both front strut top bearings

Pass 28 Oct 2010 73,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 73,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,914 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 88,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 77,404 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,916 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 49,159 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 XVS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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