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KJ51 TVZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,787 mi
Last recorded58,787 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,052 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 51,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,831 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 41,551 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,381 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 33,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,788 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,093 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 19,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

KJ51 TVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is KJ51 TVZ safe to buy?

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