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KJ51 KTE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,913 mi
Last recorded100,913 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 KTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 100,913 miles

Coolant Level Appears Low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Cracking Tyre in Poor Condition (2009) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 Nails/Punctures ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall Cracking Tyre in Poor Condition (2009) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 100,910 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emission Test Aborted (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant Level Appears Low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Cracking Tyre in Poor Condition (2009) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 Nails/Punctures ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall Cracking Tyre in Poor Condition (2009) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 96,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre's Perishing

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 91,783 miles

Rear Tyre's Perishing

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Width of Tyre Across Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 Nail ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 91,782 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross Over Pipe From Compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Width of Tyre Across Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 Nail ()

Rear Tyre's Perishing

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 88,138 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Release Cable Frayed (3.1 (c))

Both Rear Tyre's Perishing and Cracking Inner Side Wall (2009)

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 84,116 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 77,843 miles

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

headlamps deteriorated but still have visible pattern

rear brake pipe sections have slight corrosion present

Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,468 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 68,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 56,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,277 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,999 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

front & rear number plates slightly water damaged

slight engine oil leal

Fail 11 Sep 2010 38,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 38,015 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 36,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

child seat fitted to o/s/rear adult seatbelt

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 33,059 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 33,059 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,077 miles

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

advise o/s/f rear view mirrow damaged but , not obsureing rear view

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KJ51 KTE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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