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KJ51 ORZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,734 mi
Last recorded165,734 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 165,734 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged as glass

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

both front strut top mounts worn slight lift

Pass 24 Jan 2017 155,537 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 22 Jan 2016 142,719 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 142,553 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 138,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Oil leak

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

both headlamps faded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 133,435 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Dec 2012 125,554 miles

Both front top strut mounts slight play

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

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

o/s/r tyre balding on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2011 119,440 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 112,802 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 107,698 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 107,698 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 101,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 101,364 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 95,785 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 51,586 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 ORZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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