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KJ51 GWE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,716 mi
Last recorded137,716 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 GWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2014 137,716 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 137,716 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 128,006 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 120,955 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 6 Aug 2012 120,924 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres getting low

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 19 Jul 2011 104,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 104,725 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 92,388 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 92,380 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,351 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 81,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,504 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,178 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 44,080 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front inside tyre wall damaged not exposing cord or canvas

Fail 22 Apr 2006 33,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 33,989 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 GWE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GWE, 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 GWE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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