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KJ51 OYN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,880 mi
Last recorded110,880 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 110,880 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 110,880 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 108,634 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 108,587 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ( Drop link arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,625 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 105,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,091 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 102,222 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 102,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 99,400 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 99,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,007 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 97,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,989 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,875 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 85,440 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 85,440 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,652 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 82,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre + rear exhaust system in poor condition/corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,671 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,539 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 63,780 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 63,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,444 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 58,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 52,510 miles

oil leak

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 OYN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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