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KJ51 OTB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

150,329 mi
Last recorded150,329 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 150,329 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 147,686 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 147,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2022 145,400 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 143,188 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2020 141,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 137,490 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 133,430 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 133,426 miles

Fuel tank leaking filler neck connection (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 129,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 125,719 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 121,905 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 118,163 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 112,389 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)

offside and nearside rerar tyres cracked in tread

plastic trims fitted to sills

Pass 19 Apr 2012 106,807 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

plastic trims fitted to sills

rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 9 May 2011 102,077 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes greased cannot tell condition

offside and nearside front brake pipes greased cannot tell condition

plastic trims fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2010 96,765 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 May 2009 85,697 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 85,572 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 74,216 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 62,125 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 50,018 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OTB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

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

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