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KJ51 JZK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,735 mi
Last recorded110,735 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 JZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 110,735 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 106,571 miles

damage to o/s/r wheel arch

poor beam images on both headlights

poor hand & foot brake readings on o/s/r

rear exhaust coupling heavily corroded & weak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 106,559 miles

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

damage to o/s/r wheel arch

poor beam images on both headlights

poor hand & foot brake readings on o/s/r

rear exhaust coupling heavily corroded & weak

Pass 3 Feb 2014

n/s/r brake back plate missing

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

rear ex corroded and flange

unable to see all pads

Fail 27 Jan 2014 99,241 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear discs corroded

n/s/r brake back plate missing

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

rear ex corroded and flange

unable to see all pads

Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,940 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,154 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 69,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,468 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 57,125 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,332 miles

grease slightly leaking outer driveshaft joint cv boot clip n/s/f

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edges 205/50/16vr

Fail 30 Oct 2008 45,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

grease slightly leaking outer driveshaft joint cv boot clip n/s/f

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edges 205/50/16vr

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,584 miles

both front outer cvboot clip slightly leaking

both rear tyres stepping and cracking and on boarderline 1.6mm 205/50/16vr

front brake pads looks low

Fail 22 Oct 2007 36,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front outer cvboot clip slightly leaking

both rear tyres stepping and cracking and on boarderline 1.6mm 205/50/16vr

front brake pads looks low

Fail 24 Oct 2006 26,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres stepping 205/50/16vr

n/s/f outer cvboot clip slightly leaking grease

nail in n/s/r tyre 205/50/16vr

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f headlamp slightly loose

o/s/r brake pads looks low

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,423 miles

both rear tyres stepping 205/50/16vr

n/s/f outer cvboot clip slightly leaking grease

nail in n/s/r tyre 205/50/16vr

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f headlamp slightly loose

o/s/r brake pads looks low

Pass 25 Oct 2005 20,567 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 JZK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol 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 JZK, 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 JZK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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