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KG51 YBU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,824 mi
Last recorded51,824 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 51,824 miles

Rear exhaust corroding away

Pass 17 Mar 2025 50,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to both backplates corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 48,843 miles

fuel filter corroding

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 47,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 47,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,400 miles

Front discs and pads showing wear

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

Nearside Front Upper Shocker Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also showing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakepipe to the backplate corroded

Offside Rear Brakepipe to the brakehose corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also showing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 43,680 miles

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

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

front discs and pads showing wear

Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre showing wear to the inner area

Nearside Rear Tyre showing uneven wear to its inner tread area

Rear Both Brakepipes to the backplates corroded

Rear Both Brakepipes to the brakehoses corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 40,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle to the offside brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,959 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,284 miles

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

Rear box joint corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,516 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,661 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 26,661 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,852 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 23,834 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,185 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,848 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 15,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 13,889 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 12,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 10,843 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 YBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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