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KJ51 HLR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,912 mi
Last recorded119,912 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 119,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 119,907 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 114,273 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 (2.5.A.1c)

OIL LEAK

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 114,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 (2.5.A.1c)

OIL LEAK

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,494 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 108,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,012 miles

Bad oil leak requires attention.

Bonnet pull missing. requires attention.

Child Seats fitted. visual inspections only. And Both Rear child locks in use at time of test.

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)

Wipers do not park in the correct position every time whilst on intermittent setting, requires attention.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 104,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Bad oil leak requires attention.

Bonnet pull missing. requires attention.

Child Seats fitted. visual inspections only. And Both Rear child locks in use at time of test.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers do not park in the correct position every time whilst on intermittent setting, requires attention.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 100,093 miles

Bonnet pull lever, requires attention.

Child seats fitted, Near & Offside rear. Visual inspection only.

Near & Offside, Front, suspension top mounts are worn to allowed wear limits.

Oil leak

Rear brake noisy in operation. require attention.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 100,093 miles

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

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

Bonnet pull lever, requires attention.

Child seats fitted, Near & Offside rear. Visual inspection only.

Nail in offside front tyre

Near & Offside, Front, suspension top mounts are worn to allowed wear limits.

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake noisy in operation. require attention.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,480 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,618 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 85,618 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 75,798 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 75,798 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both number plates slightly deteriorated.

rear seat backs have slight movement.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished and cuts in tread.

o/s front tyre on 2mm.

slight play in n/s front suspension top mount.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,442 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,950 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 HLR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HLR, 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 HLR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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