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KJ51 YDG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,690 mi
Last recorded116,690 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 116,690 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise o/s/f h/lamp lens fading

advise rear box tail pipe holed ( sealed )

advise slight play n/s/f steering arm inner joint

Fail 7 Jun 2012 116,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise o/s/f h/lamp lens fading

advise rear box tail pipe holed ( sealed )

advise slight play n/s/f steering arm inner joint

Pass 15 Jun 2011 109,575 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2011 109,521 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 93,672 miles

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

wipers in poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2010 93,672 miles

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

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

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

advise rear metal brake pipes showing signs of fatigue

advise wiper blades a bit smearey

Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,622 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 85,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 73,107 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 71,706 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 68,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 59,065 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 YDG 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 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 KJ51 YDG, 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 YDG registered?

KJ51 YDG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2001.

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