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KJ51 KBE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,665 mi
Last recorded117,665 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 117,665 miles

Front brakes rusty

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2020 112,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 112,968 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 109,381 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 109,381 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 104,756 miles

engine has sight oil leaks

exhaust rear box bracket broken exhaust is still supported

front and middle and rear brake pipes are all slightly corroded

nearside and offside outer stills have corrosion on them

nearside and offside rear tyres are low and going out of shape inner treads and are perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2018 104,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box where meets middle section system is corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is perishing showing cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine has sight oil leaks

exhaust rear box bracket broken exhaust is still supported

front and middle and rear brake pipes are all slightly corroded

nearside and offside outer stills have corrosion on them

nearside and offside rear tyres are low and going out of shape inner treads and are perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2017 99,401 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 96,453 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,510 miles

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

exhaust has a sight blow rear section and is weak and rusty in places

middle and rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

nearside front tyre is just under 3mm tread and wearing low outer tread

offside front coil spring has surface corrosion

power steering nearside front is slightly damp

service light is on

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,897 miles

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

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

centre section of exhaust considerably corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,360 miles

tailpipe joint to centre pipe badly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,277 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 76,277 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,733 miles

exhaust blow at front flexible joint

unable to test offside rear seatbelt,child seat fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2011 70,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust blow at front flexible joint

unable to test offside rear seatbelt,child seat fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 66,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,642 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,512 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,479 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,582 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,649 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
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KJ51 KBE 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 73.9%.

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 KBE, 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 KBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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