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KG51 JUY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 JUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 134,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 134,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 126,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades starting to split

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2014 114,723 miles

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

middle exhaust pipe rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2014 114,723 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

middle exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,860 miles

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

engine oil low

Fail 8 Nov 2012 102,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil low

Pass 26 Oct 2011 99,038 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f side light dim

Fail 26 Oct 2011 99,038 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 2 Oct 2010 91,417 miles

Front exhaust mounting missing . Rear mounting Perished .

Heavy knocking noise from the engine .

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded .

Rear wiper worn .

Fail 25 Sep 2010 91,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust mounting missing . Rear mounting Perished .

Heavy knocking noise from the engine .

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded .

Rear wiper worn .

Fail 19 Sep 2009 81,634 miles

Engine management light on .

Exhaust leak front pipe.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stone chip windscreen.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 81,634 miles

Engine management light on .

Exhaust leak front pipe.

Stone chip windscreen.

Fail 20 Sep 2008 72,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 72,247 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 64,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

front windscreen washers poor

Fail 29 Sep 2007 64,751 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

front windscreen washers poor

Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,599 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 40,346 miles

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

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 JUY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KG51 JUY, 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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KG51 JUY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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