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KG51 ZXN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 ZXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012
Fail 13 Jun 2012

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 71,435 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion/wear on brake discs.

Fail 26 May 2011 71,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion/wear on brake discs.

Judder from front and rear brakes.

Pass 15 May 2010 131,130 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror insecure

Fail 10 May 2010 131,130 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2009 122,693 miles

brake discs worn/corroded efficency ok at test

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

front brake imbalance 24%

osf tyre wearing low on tread

slight play/wear in both front upper shock absorber mounts

Fail 30 Dec 2008 122,673 miles

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

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

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

brake discs worn/corroded efficency ok at test

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

front brake imbalance 24%

osf tyre wearing low on tread

slight play/wear in both front upper shock absorber mounts

Pass 7 Nov 2007 116,285 miles

Brake discs corroded/worn. Efficiency okay at test.

Brake pad warning light on.

Corrosion on brake pipes.OSF and osr corroded. Not all pipes visible at test.

Play/wear in steering rack.

Sill covers fitted at test.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 116,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake pad light on

Pass 19 Sep 2006 108,425 miles

different tyre profile on front and rear wheels.

Fail 30 Aug 2006 108,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front & rear tyre profiles different

Fail 2 Aug 2006 108,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front and rear tyres different profile

Fail 7 Jul 2006 108,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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 ZXN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 ZXN, 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 ZXN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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