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KJ51 HRL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,081 mi
Last recorded135,081 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 135,081 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 123,654 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 109,825 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 109,825 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 98,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 89,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight movement in nearside front headlamp

wiper motor faulty not always coming back to rest position

Fail 16 Oct 2010 89,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight movement in nearside front headlamp

wiper motor faulty not always coming back to rest position

Pass 24 Oct 2009 74,363 miles

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

n/s/f shock aborsber misting of oil

Fail 17 Oct 2009 74,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front tyres unevenly worn

n/s/f shock aborsber misting of oil

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,974 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 56,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,927 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,855 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 30,767 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 HRL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HRL, 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 HRL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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