MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Engine Stabiliser Mount Bush Worn to excess
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underside ()
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested Headlight inop (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine Stabiliser Mount Bush Worn to excess
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underside ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
oil leak
rear brake piepes slightly corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)
oil leak
rear brake piepes slightly corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both front wiper split on ends
both rear shock absorber struts corroded
coolent level low
front brake pads starting to get low
front fuel pipes starting to corrode
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both front wiper split on ends
both rear shock absorber struts corroded
coolent level low
front brake pads starting to get low
front fuel pipes starting to corrode
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KJ51 SZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 SZU, 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 SZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.
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