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KJ51 KSF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,734 mi
Last recorded94,734 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2021 94,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

1 out of 2 horn switches not working

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 91,932 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 84,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,763 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 73,763 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre tread and sidewalls

Rear exhaust section corroded not leaking gases

Fail 21 Mar 2016 51,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre tread and sidewalls

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

Rear exhaust section corroded not leaking gases

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,249 miles

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner side wall

Fail 20 Mar 2015 51,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,510 miles

rear exhaust section corroded not leaking exhaust fumes

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,459 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 46,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,290 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,357 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,570 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 27,192 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 KSF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KSF, 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 KSF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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