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KJ51 TFV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,538 mi
Last recorded141,538 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 TFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 141,538 miles

Offside Rear tyre is becoming perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 141,520 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre is becoming perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 132,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes are greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 132,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes are greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 123,366 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 115,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 196,816 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 106,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 95,481 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,196 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 77,885 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,186 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,957 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,306 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 TFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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