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KJ51 UGV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,006 mi
Last recorded148,006 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 UGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 148,006 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

major oil leak ( oil level on minimum )

Fail 17 Jun 2016 148,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

major oil leak ( oil level on minimum )

Pass 15 May 2015 140,996 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 140,990 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 13 May 2014

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Jun 2013 128,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 9 May 2012 118,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both wipers starting to split

offside front metal brake pipe requires attention soon

oil leak around engine

rear number plate slighty discoloured

Pass 18 May 2011 109,128 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front headlamp slightly insecure and requires attention soon

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 13 May 2010 98,859 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust casing corroded

rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2010 98,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 85,239 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 72,436 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 61,398 miles

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

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 UGV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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