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KG51 YDD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

advise corrosion under vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Oct 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 Oct 2018 125,649 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

engine covers fitted

front fuel pipes covered in grease

Fail 11 Oct 2018 125,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under car slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front fuel pipes slightly corroded

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 123,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 123,040 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 120,497 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 120,497 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

centre exhaust mounts missing

coolant low

n/s poor beam

Fail 3 Sep 2014

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

centre exhaust mounts missing

coolant low

n/s poor beam

Pass 9 Sep 2013
Fail 7 Sep 2013

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 104,739 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 95,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emission test just passed

Pass 4 Sep 2010 85,184 miles

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

both rear tyres cloes to legal limit

Pass 11 Sep 2009 72,198 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 72,189 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corr on brake p[ipe to near side front flexi hose

Fail 12 Sep 2008 60,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corr on brake pipe to near side front flexi hose

Pass 12 Sep 2008 60,564 miles

slight corr on brake pipe to near side front flexi hose

Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,906 miles

corr on brake pipe to near side front flexi hose

slighy blow on rear exhaust

Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 41,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 41,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 32,058 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 YDD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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