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KJ51 OPG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,214 mi
Last recorded94,214 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 OPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,284 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 83,284 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 82,342 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,356 miles

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

nearside rear door damaged

nearside rear wheel-arch damaged

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension tops with suspension hanging

Fail 14 Jul 2010 68,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear door damaged

nearside rear wheel-arch damaged

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension tops with suspension hanging

Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,428 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,109 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 56,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,513 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 48,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,405 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 OPG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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