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KJ51 UHH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,505 mi
Last recorded144,505 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 UHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2015 144,505 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Mil light on

Miss fire

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

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 17 May 2013 137,744 miles

Brake pipes above rear axle slightly corroded

Engine managemant light indicates a fault

Exhaust intermittently emitted noticeable blue smoke during test

Nearside headlamp lens very cloudy and beam pattern slightly disrupted

Wiper automatic parking not operating

Fail 17 May 2013 137,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes above rear axle slightly corroded

Engine managemant light indicates a fault

Exhaust intermittently emitted noticeable blue smoke during test

Nearside headlamp lens very cloudy and beam pattern slightly disrupted

Wiper automatic parking not operating

Pass 18 May 2012 125,009 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal anti-slip heavily worn

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine management lamp and service due reminder illuminated on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside headlamp lens is opaque causing some diffusion of the projected beam pattern

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged

Rear wiper defective

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Wipers do not park automaticly but can be parked manually at the bottom of the screen

Fail 18 May 2012 125,009 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal anti-slip heavily worn

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine management lamp and service due reminder illuminated on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside headlamp lens is opaque causing some diffusion of the projected beam pattern

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged

Rear wiper defective

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers do not park automaticly but can be parked manually at the bottom of the screen

Pass 17 Nov 2010 114,346 miles

Battery insecure

Both front tyres worn on edges, -alignment check recommended

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Fail 8 Nov 2010 114,343 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Both front tyres worn on edges, -alignment check recommended

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Rear exhaust has a hanging bracket broken off

Pass 23 Jun 2009 104,195 miles

corosion to exhaust system

damage to windscreen a.zone not exceeding 10mm damage to swept area not exceeding 40mm

e.m.l on

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges o/s/r tyre showing signs of starting to perish nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s of steering raCK

Pass 28 Jul 2008 94,512 miles

nails in offside and nearside rear tyres

nearside rear tyre partialy tested [child seat fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2007 82,663 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 75,880 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 UHH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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