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KG51 ZXB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,002 mi
Last recorded121,002 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 ZXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 121,002 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Jan 2014 120,987 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Jan 2013 116,043 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perishing

unable to check brake pipe due to grease

Pass 1 Feb 2012 109,848 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 109,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 103,968 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 103,966 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,192 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 96,140 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 87,483 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 79,088 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 71,811 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 64,101 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 ZXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG51 ZXB registered?

KG51 ZXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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