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KG51 GYV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

47,028 mi
Last recorded47,028 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 GYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 47,028 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 47,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 46,812 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 46,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 46,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 46,545 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 46,249 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 45,957 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,798 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 45,254 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 44,026 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 42,954 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 42,954 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 41,580 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated. rear section

Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,209 miles

ns and os plastic sill covers

Fail 24 Nov 2015 40,206 miles

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

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

ns and os plastic sill covers

Pass 26 Nov 2014 39,366 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,994 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 36,534 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,957 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,372 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,266 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,090 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,430 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 29,557 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 GYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

KG51 GYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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