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KJ51 KFW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,390 mi
Last recorded124,390 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 KFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 124,390 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 118,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside headlamp lense deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2015 114,306 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)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 114,301 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 107,664 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 107,626 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 100,735 miles

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 100,709 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front brake disc has got very hot,should be replaced

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,039 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2011 85,003 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight bulge o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,003 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight bulge o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,695 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 75,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,874 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 64,038 miles

fuel pipe on filler neck splitting

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,530 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,609 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 45,277 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 KFW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KFW, 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 KFW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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