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KJ51 YCE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,571 mi
Last recorded98,571 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 98,571 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 98,456 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Section (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust Middle Silencer Slight Leak

Central Front Exhaust Flexi Neck Corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust Back Box Flange Corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 98,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Section (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust Middle Silencer Slight Leak

Central Front Exhaust Flexi Neck Corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust Back Box Flange Corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 98,198 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cyl to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 96,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cyl to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,887 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,690 miles

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes at rear of vehicle are corroded but not to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,717 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,107 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 80,995 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak noted/oil level low/cam belt history

Pass 26 Nov 2012 80,995 miles

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)

oil leak noted/oil level low/cam belt history

Fail 26 Nov 2011 76,094 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cam belt history/ nail in rear tyre/ slight wear in n/s f top strut mounting/oil level low /oil leak noted

Pass 26 Nov 2011 76,094 miles

cam belt history/ nail in rear tyre/ slight wear in n/s f top strut mounting/oil level low /oil leak noted

Fail 25 Nov 2010 71,005 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cam belt history

Pass 25 Nov 2010 71,005 miles

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

cam belt history

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,522 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2009 64,522 miles

Oil leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 54,253 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Nov 2008 54,253 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Nov 2007 41,365 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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Nov 2007 41,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,893 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 27,134 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 YCE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YCE, 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 YCE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2001.

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