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KJ51 OVK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,286 mi
Last recorded51,286 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 OVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 21 Feb 2017 51,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,400 miles

both front wipers in poor condition.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 43,400 miles

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

both front wipers in poor condition.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,921 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 37,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 31,084 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 30,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,894 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 26,254 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,440 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 25,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear exhaust box outter casing corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,095 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,453 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,781 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 20,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 19,222 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 19,218 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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