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KJ51 TMU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

255,273 mi
Last recorded255,273 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 TMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 255,273 miles

rear box is rusty

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 255,273 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear box is rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2015 154,071 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 147,948 miles

chip to screen

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 147,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip to screen

offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 141,953 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 141,952 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 137,047 miles

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

both front tyres slightly damaged outer sidewalls but not exposing ply or cords at time of test

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 23 Oct 2012 137,046 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front tyres slightly damaged outer sidewalls but not exposing ply or cords at time of test

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 7 Oct 2011 129,334 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 120,766 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 116,278 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 109,615 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2007 90,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 90,486 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 80,520 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 80,520 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2005 69,926 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 69,926 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TMU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

KJ51 TMU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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