MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front 2 (1.7.5a)
coil spring corroded both front 2 (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front 2 (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
coil spring corroded both front 2 (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive all (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both o/s and n/s (4.1.D.1e)
exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated/slight blow
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)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
all coil springs slightly corroded
both rear tyres getting low 2-3mm
sill covers fitted
Both Rear Tyres Getting on
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear tyre low on inner edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front no plate cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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KJ51 ODY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 ODY, 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 ODY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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