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KJ51 HLC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

246,644 mi
Last recorded246,644 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2014 246,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

smear on wipers

Pass 24 Apr 2014 246,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

smear on wipers

Pass 15 Mar 2013 245,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 242,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust condition

Fail 28 Mar 2012 242,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust condition

Pass 8 Mar 2011 223,539 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 202,695 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 202,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2009 180,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 157,099 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 157,099 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 134,809 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 116,490 miles

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

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

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

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 HLC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HLC, 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 HLC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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