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KJ51 GFA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,506 mi
Last recorded68,506 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 GFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 68,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing Sensor (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,368 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 50,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,414 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Oct 2014 35,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,700 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2013 22,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,223 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,101 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 19,126 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,981 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,183 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,785 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,747 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 GFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GFA, 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 GFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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