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EJ51 KCO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,106 mi
Last recorded103,106 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 KCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,106 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 95,378 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,408 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 89,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 79,804 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,856 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 71,856 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,057 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 66,057 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,013 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 62,013 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 55,290 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST CENTRE BRACKET INSECURE

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 47,618 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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EJ51 KCO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EJ51 KCO, 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 EJ51 KCO registered?

EJ51 KCO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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