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KJ51 LNV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,508 mi
Last recorded79,508 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 LNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,508 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 79,508 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 70,818 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 70,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged main (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 63,708 miles

1/ o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

2/ both rear tyres becoming perished

3/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

4/ all steel brake pipes becoming corroded

5/ front and rear number plates becoming deteriorate

6/ n/s front brake slighty tight

Fail 14 Jul 2018 63,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,381 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres worn and split

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Aug 2017 59,363 miles

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres worn and split

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,056 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,870 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Bonnett release cable broken. 3. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. 4. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

5. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 6. Nearside front steel brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,757 miles

Front tyres getting low close to weare bars.

Near side front steel brake pipe starting to get rusty.

Rear silancer getting rusty.

Rear steel brake pipes across axle getting rusty.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 37,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear silencer poor condition

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,330 miles

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear silencer poor condition

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,852 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 29,852 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,237 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,933 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,722 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 21,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,163 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,662 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,746 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 13,746 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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 LNV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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