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KJ51 HBC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,777 mi
Last recorded146,777 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 146,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 146,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 136,288 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 136,288 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low os (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 129,252 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 126,638 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 126,638 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 123,987 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 119,669 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 116,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 108,061 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 99,066 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 89,032 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 80,139 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 72,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 63,950 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 HBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

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

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