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KJ51 YBX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,815 mi
Last recorded83,815 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 YBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 83,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 83,815 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 76,722 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 72,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre worn on inside and outter edges

Pass 3 May 2014 72,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inside and outter edges

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,588 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 67,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 58,863 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 58,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,197 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Plastic sills fitted to both sides

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 49,197 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Plastic sills fitted to both sides

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,128 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,224 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 37,473 miles

rear nearside tyre 2x small cuts in sidewall

timing belt due at 40,000

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 YBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KJ51 YBX, 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 KJ51 YBX registered?

KJ51 YBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2001.

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