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KG51 ZWK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

159,551 mi
Last recorded159,551 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 ZWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 159,551 miles

Headlamps deteriorated but light output not affected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose rusting at ferrule

Fail 4 Sep 2018 139,551 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to comp` valve (marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle too hub (marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to comp` valve (marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle too hub (marked (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamps deteriorated but light output not affected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose rusting at ferrule

Pass 8 Sep 2017 156,016 miles

Both front to rear and both rear brake pipes on rear axle corroded

brake servo action becoming weak.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 156,016 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense clouded (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both front to rear and both rear brake pipes on rear axle corroded

Offside Front dip pattern poor lense clouding

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Sep 2016 152,268 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 152,267 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Switched on by brake pedal. (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 144,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front ,both front to rear,nearside rear from load valve and both rear at wheel cylinders. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 144,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front ,both front to rear,nearside rear from load valve and both rear at wheel cylinders. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 139,154 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2014 139,154 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2013 134,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 134,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 129,429 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 129,429 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 124,183 miles

nail in rear tyres ;n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge ;brake pipes and exhaust corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2011 124,183 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nail in rear tyres ;n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge ;brake pipes and exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2010 116,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 115,974 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 103,722 miles

oil leak /nail in n/s rear tyre ;front tyres near limit on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2009 103,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak /nail in n/s rear tyre ;front tyres near limit on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2008 95,619 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 95,617 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2007 77,937 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 77,925 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2006 43,388 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 ZWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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