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KG51 YBB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,834 mi
Last recorded101,834 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 YBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 101,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,868 miles

Battery insecure

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 82,554 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,103 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Engine management warning light displayed constantly

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 74,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Engine management warning light displayed constantly

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,083 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,390 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 69,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,020 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 47,941 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2005 36,725 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres damaged on outer walls

slight play in both front top strut mounts

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 YBB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YBB, 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 YBB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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