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KJ51 TKE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,398 mi
Last recorded129,398 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 TKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 129,398 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 118,725 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 118,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 103,544 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 103,537 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 98,315 miles

1) N/S/F Tyre worn on edges.

2) Screw in O/S/R Tyre.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 98,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

1) N/S/F Tyre worn on edges.

2) Screw in O/S/R Tyre.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 92,887 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,977 miles

exhaust corroded

screen washers poor

slight play o/s/f strut top mount

Fail 24 Jun 2008 85,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

screen washers poor

slight play o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,070 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 78,070 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 74,416 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 74,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 57,153 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KJ51 TKE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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