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KJ51 PBZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,106 mi
Last recorded83,106 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 PBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,106 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 83,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,463 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,237 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 75,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 67,267 miles

osr nsr coil spring rusted

slight blow on exhaust

slight lip on front discs

Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,387 miles

brake fluid level low

front to rear brake pipe rusty

gearbox oil leak

movement in osf steering rackend

osf tyre worn

osr coil spring rusted

rear exhaust blow at join

Fail 13 Aug 2012 61,381 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake fluid level low

front to rear brake pipe rusty

gearbox oil leak

movement in osf steering rackend

osf tyre worn

osr coil spring rusted

rear exhaust blow at join

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,890 miles

gearbox oil leak

movement in osf rackend

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf brake pipe rusty

osf wheel arche rusted

Fail 24 Aug 2011 54,890 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

osf wheel arche rusted

osf brake pipe rusty

gearbox oil leak

movement in osf rackend

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,485 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,910 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,179 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,186 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
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KJ51 PBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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