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KJ51 GGE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,940 mi
Last recorded106,940 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 GGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 106,940 miles

Rear back panel corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 7 Jul 2026 106,940 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear back panel corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 9 Jul 2025 104,484 miles

back panel corroded

Nearside Front Upper anti role link loose

Nearside Front track rod to track rod end lock nut loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 104,484 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper anti role link loose

Nearside Front track rod to track rod end lock nut loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

back panel corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 104,279 miles

Exhaust fouling fuel tank heatshield

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank heatshield corroded

rear valance excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 4 Dec 2023 104,279 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust fouling fuel tank heatshield

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank heatshield corroded

rear valance excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 20 Dec 2022 103,880 miles

Fuel tank support bracket corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 101,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 101,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2013
Pass 24 Aug 2012
Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,609 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 85,885 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009
Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,559 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 73,306 miles

advise both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders and should be changed asap

Pass 31 Aug 2006

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 GGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GGE, 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 GGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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