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KJ51 HPZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,703 mi
Last recorded112,703 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 112,703 miles

rear prior repairs

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f+rear brake pipes corroded

o/s h/lamp poor pattern

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2012 112,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f+rear brake pipes corroded

o/s h/lamp poor pattern

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear prior repairs

Fail 4 Jan 2011 104,556 miles

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

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

engine oil leaking from crankshaft position sensor

Pass 4 Jan 2011 104,556 miles

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

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)

engine oil leaking from crankshaft position sensor

Pass 18 Jan 2010 95,162 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 95,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,339 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2007 70,060 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 69,943 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2006 54,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 54,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 41,541 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 41,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 HPZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HPZ, 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 HPZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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