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KG51 XXV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,129 mi
Last recorded137,129 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 XXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 137,129 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Nearside rear light lense cracked

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 137,129 miles

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

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

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Nearside rear light lense cracked

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 130,593 miles

front pads apear low

slight blow exhaust

slight play both front strut top mounts

Fail 15 Apr 2013 125,029 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 125,029 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 120,889 miles

Play in both front strut mountings

Fail 19 Apr 2012 120,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in both front strut mountings

Pass 11 May 2011 116,485 miles

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

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

poor pattern to the offside headlamp aim

Pass 22 May 2010 103,811 miles

see checklist 46099

Pass 26 May 2009 90,949 miles

off side front wheel bearing getting noisy not ruff at time of test

rear brake pipes corroded

see checklist 44066

Fail 24 May 2009 90,947 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side front wheel bearing getting noisy not ruff at time of test

rear brake pipes corroded

see checklist 44066

Pass 21 Jun 2008 86,084 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 84,318 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 84,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake disc's lipped & worn unevenly???

Pass 14 Feb 2007 78,606 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KG51 XXV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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