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KJ51 HHU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,441 mi
Last recorded84,441 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 84,441 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 84,087 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 84,067 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 83,104 miles

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 83,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 83,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,783 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 82,783 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,464 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 79,464 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,902 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine mannegment light on

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,497 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 73,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,726 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,385 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,451 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,907 miles

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

rear number plate loose

Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,561 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

offside front shock absorber lift in top mount

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,015 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 37,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 37,830 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 32,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,873 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,359 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 HHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HHU, 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 HHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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