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KJ51 UFN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,098 mi
Last recorded157,098 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 157,098 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust blow from flexi pipe

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside rear tyre cracked on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 149,536 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2015 149,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,283 miles

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 21 Nov 2014 142,286 miles

both front metal brake pipes in wheel arches corroded

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 19 Nov 2014 142,286 miles

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

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

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

both front metal brake pipes in wheel arches corroded

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 25 Oct 2013 134,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering slow to react when first starting the car bu fine after that

rear exhaust box has a mount missing

Fail 25 Oct 2013 134,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering slow to react when first starting the car bu fine after that

rear exhaust box has a mount missing

Pass 12 Nov 2012 123,130 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 123,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

INSP light on

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 112,305 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)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 112,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Water level low

Pass 22 Nov 2010 101,161 miles

Off side front tyre has some damage to the outer sidewall

Oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2010 101,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front tyre has some damage to the outer sidewall

Oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2009 89,178 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Engine managment nlight on indicating a fault

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Nov 2009 89,178 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Engine managment nlight on indicating a fault

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Oct 2008 79,856 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust rear section very rusty

Off side front headlight slightly low

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2007 72,303 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 72,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

cam belt was due at 40k...?(history)

coolant level very low.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 63,316 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Nov 2005 53,836 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriate

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 UFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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