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KG51 YKO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

83,771 mi
Last recorded83,771 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 YKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,771 miles

rear cross axle metal brake pipe showing corrosion at o/s

vehicle has outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2020 83,760 miles

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

rear cross axle metal brake pipe showing corrosion at o/s

vehicle has outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 81,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,815 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 78,809 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to flexible (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn

brake pipes greased

exhaust back box join slight blow

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,212 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 25 Aug 2016 74,190 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box join to centre section (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,758 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 71,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,084 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 69,084 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,873 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,403 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 29 Aug 2012 63,403 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,230 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 61,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,652 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 58,652 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,641 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,292 miles

all brake pipes been greased unable to fully check

Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,022 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,642 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,910 miles

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

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

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

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 YKO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

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

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