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KJ51 HHB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,382 mi
Last recorded105,382 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 105,382 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings axel mounting to body (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 95,928 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 95,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,242 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2014 78,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,362 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 64,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,140 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 54,138 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,208 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,781 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 43,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,709 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,612 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 33,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,338 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 24,448 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 17,852 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 HHB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HHB, 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 HHB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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