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KG51 GYC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,353 mi
Last recorded110,353 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 GYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 110,353 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear - both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Switch missing (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Stalk broken (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front, worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Misfire from engine

Oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Oct 2019 108,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 104,727 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top fixing near side front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 104,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top fixing near side front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,699 miles

Hand brake rough in operation.(suspect cables)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,600 miles

Brake pipe to osf flexy

Hand brake performance could be better on this model.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,643 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,502 miles

Centre exhaust hanger.

Nsr brake back plate. Corrosion.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 79,031 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,455 miles

N/s/f tyre outer side wall,dig marks.

O/s/r brake performance could be better,

Pass 27 Oct 2010 67,751 miles

N/s/ f tyre outer side wall.

Slight lift in both front struts.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,369 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 31 Oct 2008 56,057 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 50,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,135 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,081 miles

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 3 Nov 2005 37,463 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 GYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KG51 GYC, 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 KG51 GYC registered?

KG51 GYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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