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KJ51 TVT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 TVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 152,846 miles

Near side front track rod end has slight play in it

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 31 Jul 2017 152,844 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Near side front inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Near side front track rod end has slight play in it

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 17 Aug 2016 135,835 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly deteriorated deep cuts in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tread

Fail 11 Aug 2016 135,700 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor less than 30cm from subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located poor fitment (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor less than 30cm from subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located poor fitment (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly deteriorated deep cuts in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2015 125,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 123,114 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 116,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 109,315 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 101,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 94,414 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 87,424 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 87,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2008 75,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 64,914 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 64,914 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,319 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 37,334 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 TVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

KJ51 TVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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The MOT history for KJ51 TVT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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