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KJ51 GHA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,513 mi
Last recorded81,513 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 GHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,513 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 81,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,704 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 76,704 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 76,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 75,743 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside front tyre outer edges slightly perished

Fail 2 Sep 2017 75,743 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Backbox (7.1.1)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside front tyre outer edges slightly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,446 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 74,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,113 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 73,072 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,267 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,924 miles

centre to rear sections exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,427 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,896 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 61,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,648 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,928 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,790 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 GHA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GHA, 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 GHA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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