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KG51 YMJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,394 mi
Last recorded117,394 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 YMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 117,394 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 16 Jan 2015 117,394 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 30 Jan 2014 110,752 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 101,073 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,886 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 87,845 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 87,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,731 miles

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

n/s door mirror backing cover missing

radiator leaking coolant

rear wiper blade poor

Fail 12 Mar 2010 75,516 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s door mirror backing cover missing

radiator leaking coolant

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,169 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 64,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,847 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 54,845 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,515 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,807 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 YMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

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

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