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KG51 YGC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,508 mi
Last recorded83,508 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s front seat missing

Pass 15 Mar 2023 82,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front n/s seat not fitted

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2022 79,846 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 74,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,202 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2020 74,188 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,000 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 73,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,005 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 72,005 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,917 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 70,917 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,189 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)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 69,189 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 66,595 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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,231 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 63,187 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,785 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,775 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 56,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,395 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2009 51,968 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,982 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,091 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 YGC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

KG51 YGC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is KG51 YGC safe to buy?

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