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KC51 AYH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,258 mi
Last recorded78,258 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 AYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 78,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in rear axle bushes

surface corrosion to chassis and subframe

Pass 10 Nov 2023 76,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 75,616 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 74,657 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 73,327 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 71,013 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

nearside front top shock absorber top mount has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2018 69,122 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 69,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 66,528 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 63,673 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 60,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 56,231 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2011 39,202 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both number plates starting to discolour

Pass 13 Nov 2010 33,658 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,261 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,934 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 18,926 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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KC51 AYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KC51 AYH, 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 KC51 AYH registered?

KC51 AYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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