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KJ51 JWV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,491 mi
Last recorded118,491 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 118,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 112,335 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 112,335 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 112,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

A lot of play in both front top strut mountings when vehicle jacked up

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Both front seatbelts retract slowly

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant bottle almost empty

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brakes 25% imbalanced, nearside lower performance

Pass 11 Jan 2016 105,958 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 105,958 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 101,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 96,102 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt.

Fail 12 Oct 2013 96,004 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,011 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 90,893 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,329 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,503 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,896 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 68,700 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,700 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,531 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KJ51 JWV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 JWV, 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 JWV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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