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KJ51 JZG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,759 mi
Last recorded147,759 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 JZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 147,759 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 147,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 139,045 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 129,473 miles

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

brakes worn

Fail 1 Jul 2017 129,473 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 123,125 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light is on

Exhaust is corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre is worn unevenly

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 123,125 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres are perished and cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light is on

Exhaust is corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre is worn unevenly

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 106,646 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 22 May 2015 106,638 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 17 May 2014 91,626 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,908 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 70,578 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust has a broken mounting

Fail 17 May 2011 70,575 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust has a broken mounting

Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,708 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,114 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 50,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,707 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 40,707 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,127 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 29,795 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 29,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low 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 JZG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JZG, 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 JZG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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