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KG51 XZJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,182 mi
Last recorded117,182 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 XZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 117,182 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust flexi pipe deteriarated

middle section of exhaust cororded

n/s and o/s headlamp aim pattern slightly distorted

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 104,984 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filter cororded

n/s and o/s headlamp aim pattern slightly distorted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Nov 2011 104,984 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filter cororded

n/s and o/s headlamp aim pattern slightly distorted

n/s front to rear brake pipe cororded

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Nov 2010 94,999 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp beam images slightly distorted

centre to rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded and deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge and has slight cut on inner sidewall

rear exhaust hanger broken away from system

Fail 25 Nov 2010 94,999 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both headlamp beam images slightly distorted

centre to rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded and deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge and has slight cut on inner sidewall

rear exhaust hanger broken away from system

Pass 20 Nov 2009 89,040 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 89,040 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipe to nearside front flexi has surface rust

offside front tyre showing wear on inner tread

Fail 21 Nov 2008 76,539 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,539 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,920 miles

offside front tyre showing wear on edges

Fail 27 Nov 2007 63,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre showing wear on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,332 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 52,107 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

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

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