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KJ51 YCH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,644 mi
Last recorded117,644 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2014 117,644 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 117,644 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 110,653 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012

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

Pass 28 May 2011 95,381 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 86,358 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 78,392 miles

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

rear backbox on exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2008 67,888 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 67,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear number plate laminate is seperating.

Pass 18 May 2007 57,320 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 44,085 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 YCH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YCH, 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 YCH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2001.

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