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J23 KEX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,544 mi
Last recorded93,544 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 KEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,544 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,304 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 88,218 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 88,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,358 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 82,353 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 74,220 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of age

Pass 14 Oct 2016 64,925 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of age and corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

centre and rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2016 64,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system showing signs of age and corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

centre and rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,864 miles

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

cracks in n/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,711 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,609 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,415 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,561 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,879 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,406 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 30,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,368 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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J23 KEX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J23 KEX, 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 J23 KEX registered?

J23 KEX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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