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KJ51 PFE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,472 mi
Last recorded110,472 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 PFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 110,472 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 110,471 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 108,885 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 108,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 102,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper shocker top bearing tight

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 102,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper shocker top bearing tight

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 97,325 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 93,236 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,115 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Sill covers fitted

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2014 83,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

age related cracks in both rear tyres

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

plastic outer sill covers fitted to both sides, unable to fully examine body

Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,053 miles

EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING FROM JOINT BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR SECTIONS. SYSTEM IS STILL SECURE AND IS NOT LEAKING GASES.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

INNER AND OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,715 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION IS DETERIORATED.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

INNER AND OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2012 76,715 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION IS DETERIORATED.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

INNER AND OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,950 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 73,950 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN.

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2010 70,124 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,124 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 65,846 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 65,846 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,772 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 50,508 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 PFE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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