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KF51 TJZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,888 mi
Last recorded164,888 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 TJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 164,888 miles

N/s/r inner sill corroded

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

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

Rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 158,022 miles

O/s/r and n/s/r brake backplates corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 158,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 152,691 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 152,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 145,516 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 145,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 14,039 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 133,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2011 133,080 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2010 125,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear exhaust box outer cover rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2010 125,327 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box outer cover rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2009 113,279 miles

possable fuel leak on fuel tank

Fail 25 Nov 2009 113,276 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

possable fuel leak on fuel tank

Pass 28 Nov 2008 101,471 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 89,968 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 89,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 56,641 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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KF51 TJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KF51 TJZ, 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 KF51 TJZ registered?

KF51 TJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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