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KJ51 YVU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,532 mi
Last recorded73,532 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 YVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 73,532 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR HOUSING COVER MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT & FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 8 Jul 2020 73,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR HOUSING COVER MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT & FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 19 Dec 2018 73,244 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 73,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 67,668 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,515 miles

n/s main beam faulty

Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,002 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perished

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

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,586 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,583 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,996 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,732 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 43,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

N/S wiper blade rubber split

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,226 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,850 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,633 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,840 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2005 24,637 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 YVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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