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FG51 KYH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 KYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016

Offside front -rear brake pipe at rear hose starting to rust

Pass 18 Jan 2016 113,335 miles

offside rear brake pipe to hose getting rusty (close to hose)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 113,335 miles

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

offside rear brake pipe to hose getting rusty (close to hose)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 106,583 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2015 106,583 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,553 miles

Exhaust getting very corroded at flange joint to rear silencer

Fail 6 Jan 2014 100,553 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 91,385 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

relay next to battery, wiring loose

Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,385 miles

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

relay next to battery, wiring loose

Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,527 miles

Wireing to relay near battery

Fail 19 Jan 2012 93,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Wireing to relay near battery

Pass 24 Jan 2011 90,235 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 90,198 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,152 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

engine management light on

Fail 6 Jan 2010 81,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 69,742 miles

Coolant leak

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

slight lift in both front strut tops

Fail 7 Jan 2009 69,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Coolant leak

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

slight lift in both front strut tops

Fail 4 Jan 2008 57,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,422 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 44,015 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,991 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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FG51 KYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG51 KYH, 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 FG51 KYH registered?

FG51 KYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is FG51 KYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 KYH shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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