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KJ51 KBF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,635 mi
Last recorded139,635 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 KBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2017 139,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section at rear joint area holed/corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts misrouted/fouling rollbar (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted,different size (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall,+bald/worn to internal structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

emissions on limit,will require retesting when exhaust repaired

front brake imbalance

front subframe,o/s/f inner wing,corroded

front to rear,n/s/r,o/s/r-brake pipes all corroded/borderline

n/s headlamp poor pattern,o/s discoloured

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f door checkstrap worn

rear brake imbalance,o/s/r inner brake pad on limit,o/s/r caliper arm/cable poor movement

rear number plate discoloured/marginal

sills corroded under trims,unable to assess condition

Pass 29 Sep 2016 131,527 miles

both front tyres close to limits, have uneven wear and bold on inner shoulders! adv- replace!

brakes only just passed - on efficiency

corrosion to brake discs

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

oil leak

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 29 Sep 2016 131,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres close to limits, have uneven wear and bold on inner shoulders! adv- replace!

brakes only just passed - on efficiency

corrosion to brake discs

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

oil leak

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 25 Sep 2015 121,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 121,072 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded center to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 109,713 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

o/s/f brake pipe corroded,o/s handbrake poor effort,refer also, prior fail/advise 726708264211

Fail 25 Sep 2014 109,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded,refer also prior fail/advise 488880573261

exhaust corrosion

o/s headlamp poor pattern+slightly insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2013 96,997 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corrosion

o/s headlamp poor pattern+slightly insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2012 83,789 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,789 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,374 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 65,505 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,983 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,754 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2008 47,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,627 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 34,150 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 KBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 KBF, 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 KBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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