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KJ51 YTG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,864 mi
Last recorded133,864 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 YTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2012 133,864 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 133,864 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 118,617 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 118,491 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 102,824 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 102,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine misfire n/s front metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2008 85,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 85,883 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 70,409 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 54,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear wiper blade split

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 YTG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YTG, 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 YTG registered?

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

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