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KJ51 GDZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,339 mi
Last recorded99,339 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 GDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 99,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 99,339 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box blowing and insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working very dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail next to o/s/f lower arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized load valve (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box is insecure (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 95,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 95,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box split and leaking (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 89,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 89,493 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 84,621 miles

front exhaust flexi section blowing slightly

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre worn on edges close to excess

Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,621 miles

front exhaust flexi section blowing slightly

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre worn on edges close to excess

Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,720 miles

both front sub-frame mounting points corroding

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

both top strut mounts have slight play

o/s/f tyre worn

plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,219 miles

both sills coverd in plastic trim

Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,660 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,252 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 59,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front wipers spliting

Fail 1 Dec 2008 52,412 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both sill covered in plastic trim

slight weap from ns steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,412 miles

both sill covered in plastic trim

slight weap from ns steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2007 46,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,127 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 39,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills covered in plastic trim

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 GDZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GDZ, 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 GDZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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