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KG51 YGE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

166,743 mi
Last recorded166,743 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 YGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 166,743 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 163,398 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 160,350 miles

Nearside Front top strut slight play

Offside Front tyre worn low

front lights fogged

Pass 29 Feb 2020 158,315 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 158,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 154,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 154,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 147,022 miles

Oil leak ()

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

time of retest brake pipe cover with under seal

Fail 17 Feb 2018 147,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 135,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

center exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2017 135,267 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

center exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2016 119,819 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2016 119,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emission not tested due to car over heat

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 102,193 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 84,864 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 73,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

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

o/s and n/s front wipers split

Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 67,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,303 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyer has slight cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyer has slight cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,595 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,711 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 56,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,902 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

centre exhaust box corroded not blowing

Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2006 43,813 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 34,930 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 YGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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