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KJ51 PFN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,245 mi
Last recorded97,245 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 97,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,911 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,932 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 92,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 91,103 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,074 miles

Both rear brake pipes between brake hoses and wheel cylinders showing signs of rust

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

Nearside rear door strap loose

Rear suspension mounting bushes(both sides) starting to split

Small amount of movement in both front strut tops

Fail 1 Oct 2014 88,074 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Both rear brake pipes between brake hoses and wheel cylinders showing signs of rust

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

Nearside rear door strap loose

Rear suspension mounting bushes(both sides) starting to split

Small amount of movement in both front strut tops

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,132 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 85,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 82,413 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,248 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 75,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 72,488 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,296 miles

Wear evident on N/S/F top suspension mounting.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,902 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 55,154 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 48,172 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 48,172 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 PFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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