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KJ51 HGD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,252 mi
Last recorded73,252 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,252 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,677 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system generally corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 63,007 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 55,512 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,854 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2016 46,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located fouling body on full lock (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear number plate deteriorated

both wipers poor

offside front brake discs has got very hot

Pass 10 Dec 2015 41,158 miles

fuel filler neck wet

some imbalance front brakes

Fail 10 Dec 2015 41,158 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

fuel filler neck wet

some imbalance front brakes

Pass 20 Nov 2014 35,211 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 35,201 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,651 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,627 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 33,619 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 31,903 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 31,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,892 miles

both rear tyre outer walls perished

Fail 18 Aug 2008 25,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,164 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2007 22,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,078 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,220 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 HGD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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