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KJ51 HNB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,637 mi
Last recorded148,637 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 148,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 148,375 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 148,341 miles

Emissions not tested no oil on dip/stick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover gasket - manifold/fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf too calipers & nsr/osr too cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under car pipes too rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))

serv/insp - light on dash

Pass 15 Dec 2017 145,819 miles

Front wiper blades split.

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 145,820 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades split.

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 136,965 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 136,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 128,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake lines under the car (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 121,729 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 112,297 miles

Offside 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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 112,297 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 105,494 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 99,192 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2011 99,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 92,812 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

windscreen washer jet aims low

Pass 17 Oct 2009 84,942 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 84,942 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 72,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 72,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 57,241 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 57,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 44,443 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 HNB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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