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KJ51 ODU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,756 mi
Last recorded129,756 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 129,756 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 129,756 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 128,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,614 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

eml on

Pass 2 Jun 2017 125,334 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment STRONG ADVISE (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and has screw in tread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Jun 2017 125,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed rubbed on outer sidewall and cords showing in a couple of places (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment STRONG ADVISE (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and has screw in tread

Nearside mirror damaged / missing

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

headlamp lenses deteriorated STRONG ADVISE

Pass 6 Jun 2016 123,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

eml light on

Fail 6 Jun 2016 123,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

eml light on

Pass 29 May 2015 122,611 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine fault lamp on

Fail 29 May 2015 122,610 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine fault lamp on

Pass 9 May 2014 119,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear tyre perrishing

rear exhaust flanges slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 117,911 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 115,151 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 109,045 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 109,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 92,256 miles

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

some vertical movement in off side and near side front shock absorber top bushes

Fail 12 Aug 2010 91,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

some vertical movement in off side and near side front shock absorber top bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2009 80,977 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 80,977 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,152 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 59,257 miles

ADVICE:CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 59,257 miles

ADVICE:CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 53,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 44,577 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KJ51 ODU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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