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KJ51 OFE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,834 mi
Last recorded71,834 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2016 71,834 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both metal brake pipes from the front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear axle mounting bracket badly corroded and holed. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear axle mounting bracket badly corroded and holed. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jun 2015 69,517 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,791 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,051 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 59,528 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,528 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,597 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,490 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,236 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,291 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,895 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 26,778 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 OFE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OFE, 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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What year was KJ51 OFE registered?

KJ51 OFE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KJ51 OFE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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