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KJ51 URR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,838 mi
Last recorded107,838 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 107,838 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 107,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 87,217 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 86,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,512 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 68,512 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,631 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 51,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,813 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,157 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 40,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,287 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 29,428 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,428 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,812 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 25,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,544 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,738 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 19,453 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 URR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 URR, 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 URR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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