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KJ51 GNK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,311 mi
Last recorded126,311 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 GNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 126,311 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 116,210 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 106,938 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 100,014 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 95,663 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s headlamp image not wonderful but satisfactory (plz chk bulb seating)

Oil leak noted below differential & engine

Pass 15 Nov 2014 95,663 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

O/s headlamp image not wonderful but satisfactory (plz chk bulb seating)

Oil leak noted below differential & engine

Pass 27 Oct 2013 90,681 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 86,183 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 81,734 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,478 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Box Slightly Corroded

Slight Play on Nearside top Strut Mount

Slight play on Offside Steering Arm

Fail 17 Nov 2010 76,478 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Box Slightly Corroded

Slight Play on Nearside top Strut Mount

Slight play on Offside Steering Arm

Pass 26 Nov 2009 71,717 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 66,549 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 61,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,929 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 56,963 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 44,591 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 GNK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GNK, 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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What year was KJ51 GNK registered?

KJ51 GNK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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