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KJ51 TTV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,418 mi
Last recorded143,418 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2015 143,418 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to front & rear brake pipes - pipes have been greased

Pass 9 Feb 2015 143,418 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to front & rear brake pipes - pipes have been greased

Pass 14 Jan 2014 137,088 miles

Oil leak

slight play in front top mounts

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 14 Jan 2014 137,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

slight play in front top mounts

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Jan 2013 131,912 miles

freeplay on hand brake

lift in front top shock mountings

matal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight binding on o/s/r brakes

Fail 22 Jan 2013 131,912 miles

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

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

freeplay on hand brake

lift in front top shock mountings

matal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight binding on o/s/r brakes

Fail 6 Feb 2012 126,761 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front tyres slightly low

Pass 6 Feb 2012 126,761 miles

front tyres slightly low

Pass 22 Feb 2011 120,295 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 120,283 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in front top mounts

wipers dont park

Fail 22 Sep 2010 120,283 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded + worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in front top mounts

wipers dont park

Pass 31 Oct 2009 116,523 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corroded rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 97,923 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 85,759 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 82,076 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 69,805 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 TTV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TTV, 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 TTV registered?

KJ51 TTV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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