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KJ51 GMF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,307 mi
Last recorded96,307 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 GMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,307 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,028 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 94,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres cracking - no cords exposed

Fail 5 Oct 2018 86,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres cracking - no cords exposed

Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,090 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit needs replacement ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 76,090 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit needs replacement ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,960 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking - no sign of cords

Fail 14 Oct 2016 70,960 miles

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking - no sign of cords

Pass 19 Oct 2015 69,383 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 69,383 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,472 miles

centre/rear exhaust slight deteorated.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 51,815 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 51,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,244 miles

both front top suspention mounts have play in

front discs worn pads aprox 60%

Fail 13 Oct 2011 44,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front top suspention mounts have play in

front discs worn pads aprox 60%

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,367 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING UP

REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAVILY CORRODED BUT GAS TIGHT

UNABLE TO TEST N/S/R AND O/S/R SEAT BELTS AS CHILD SEATS FITTED

Fail 13 Oct 2010 37,367 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING UP

REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAVILY CORRODED BUT GAS TIGHT

UNABLE TO TEST N/S/R AND O/S/R SEAT BELTS AS CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,780 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,098 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,475 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 18,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 GMF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GMF, 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 GMF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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