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KJ51 GVE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,853 mi
Last recorded136,853 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 136,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 133,513 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 133,507 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 125,341 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 117,057 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 117,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 110,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 97,774 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,795 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,719 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,280 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,817 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,745 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 39,141 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 GVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GVE, 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 GVE registered?

KJ51 GVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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