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KJ51 TGE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,951 mi
Last recorded38,951 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 TGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 38,951 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 38,939 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 38,928 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 38,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,585 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Pipes To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside Slightly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,242 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 38,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 37,753 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 36,936 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 35,368 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,980 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,774 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,753 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,988 miles

Nearside front brake pipe coroding.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,838 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,515 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,098 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 14,952 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 TGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 TGE, 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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What year was KJ51 TGE registered?

KJ51 TGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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