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KJ51 HJF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,710 mi
Last recorded153,710 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 153,710 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 153,709 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated leaking fluid out of drum (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 145,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2021 135,376 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 118,046 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and worn (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 107,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 107,029 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S FRONT TOO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,259 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease/underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in underseal/grease (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 101,259 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease/underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in underseal/grease (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear metal brake pipes covered in underseal.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 95,380 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear metal brake pipes covered in underseal.

Fail 28 Mar 2015 89,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear meatal brake pipes covered in underseal/grease.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 89,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear meatal brake pipes covered in underseal/grease.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,987 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,313 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,682 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 64,334 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight knock and free play in o/s steering arm

Fail 14 Oct 2008 55,669 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight knock and free play in o/s steering arm

Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,709 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 HJF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJF, 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 HJF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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