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KJ51 JYB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,409 mi
Last recorded140,409 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 JYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 140,409 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 132,601 miles

Oil leak

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

brakes /r/slightly noisey.sills covered.exhaust slightly corrodede

Fail 7 Nov 2014 132,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

brakes /r/slightly noisey.sills covered.exhaust slightly corrodede

Pass 6 Nov 2013 125,748 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 125,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front head lamps fadded

Both rear tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nearside front door/wing

Damage to offside rear door

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear number plate cracked

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Oil leaks

Pass 25 Oct 2012 117,611 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 117,346 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate on outside edge

offside rear door damaged

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 101,911 miles

nearside front floor/inner wing damaged,outer sills covered,nearside front door damaged,oil leaks,nearside inner cv boot leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2011 100,893 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 100,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 93,309 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 92,762 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 92,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 84,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 84,664 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 74,129 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 74,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 63,214 miles

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)

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 JYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 JYB, 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 JYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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