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KJ51 YBL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,748 mi
Last recorded124,748 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 YBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 124,748 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

centre & rear exhaust sections corroded

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Sep 2013 124,476 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

centre & rear exhaust sections corroded

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 115,725 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre rear joint deteriated

Fail 14 Sep 2012 115,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre rear joint deteriated

Fail 13 Sep 2011 103,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 103,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 96,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 89,560 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,442 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 75,618 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 75,618 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 65,695 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 53,957 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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KJ51 YBL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KJ51 YBL, 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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KJ51 YBL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2001.

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