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KJ51 OPV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,989 mi
Last recorded97,989 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 OPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 97,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount has play

Offside Front tyre worn on the edges

Offside Rear tyre on the limit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre on limit very close to cords

Pass 10 Aug 2020 93,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,828 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 81,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 81,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine rear crank shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 77,029 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides top mounts slight play (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box heavily corroded and leaking at joint with center pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 77,029 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides top mounts slight play (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box heavily corroded and leaking at joint with center pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,556 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,102 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,160 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,928 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,686 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,508 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 56,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,704 miles

Rear exhaust silencer very poor condition

Slight lift in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,437 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,141 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,557 miles

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

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 OPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

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

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