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KJ51 TBO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,335 mi
Last recorded160,335 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 TBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 160,335 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 160,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 148,247 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 141,185 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 141,185 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 134,334 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 134,253 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 126,995 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 126,987 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 120,145 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 120,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 112,000 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 100,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 100,352 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 89,717 miles

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

o/s/mirror glass damadged

Pass 9 Oct 2007 78,353 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 78,353 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 65,817 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 TBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ51 TBO registered?

KJ51 TBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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