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KM51 OGW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,288 mi
Last recorded161,288 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 OGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 161,288 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

plastic trims covering sills

Fail 31 Oct 2017 161,282 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inside surface

offside drive shaft oil leak

plastic trims covering sills

water leak from radiator

Pass 2 Nov 2016 153,492 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 153,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 145,145 miles

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)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn and uneven on tread on inside

Pass 16 Oct 2014 137,157 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded on inside surface

rear number plate slightly water marked

rear tyres worn on inside tread

Fail 15 Oct 2014 137,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded on inside surface

rear tyres worn on inside tread

Pass 30 Oct 2013 129,652 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly uneven on inside tread

Fail 29 Oct 2013 129,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly uneven on inside tread

Pass 7 Nov 2012 122,239 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 113,886 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 106,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

rear tyres uneven on tread

Pass 2 Nov 2009 97,786 miles

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

offside nearside rear tyres becoming uneven on tread

rear exhaust box outer becoming very corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2009 97,772 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer becoming very corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 88,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 78,834 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,880 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 67,880 miles

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

gear box oil leak

rear tyres becoming uneven on inside tread

Pass 5 Nov 2005 54,823 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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KM51 OGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KM51 OGW, 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 KM51 OGW registered?

KM51 OGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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