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KG51 ZWB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,582 mi
Last recorded126,582 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 ZWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 126,582 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 126,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 117,350 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 109,146 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 109,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 100,337 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 100,337 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 88,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSR Tyre Perished / Cracking and Punctured

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 88,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OSR Tyre Perished / Cracking and Punctured

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,053 miles

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

rear number plate delaminating,cover over foot pedals insecure and hanging down? needs attention!

Fail 20 Jan 2011 87,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

rear number plate delaminating,cover over foot pedals insecure and hanging down? needs attention!

Pass 25 Jan 2010 84,219 miles

engine coolant bottle empty.advise attention asap

o/s and n/s wiper blades are hitting lower screen seal when in operation.advise reset wiper arm alignment

Fail 21 Jan 2010 84,185 miles

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

engine coolant bottle empty.advise attention asap

o/s and n/s wiper blades are hitting lower screen seal when in operation.advise reset wiper arm alignment

Pass 13 Jan 2009 80,935 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 80,935 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 78,575 miles

off side rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 76,278 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 76,278 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre has wear on inner edge

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 ZWB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZWB, 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 ZWB registered?

KG51 ZWB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is KG51 ZWB safe to buy?

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