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KG51 YGN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,714 mi
Last recorded86,714 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 86,714 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 81,774 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,614 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 78,614 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 75,463 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 72,097 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,877 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 65,666 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 61,549 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,089 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 58,089 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 55,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,885 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,943 miles

All metal brakes pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2012 50,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,679 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,016 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 42,895 miles

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

nearside/rear tyre cut close to sidewall not deep enough to show cords at time of test. offside/rear tyre worn down to 3mm.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,306 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,509 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 24,509 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 21,713 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 YGN 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 79.2%.

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

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