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KJ51 URX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,670 mi
Last recorded173,670 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 173,670 miles

Drivers seat bacl support slightly loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil springs corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S/R tyre starting to wear inner edge

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

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

Rear coil springsa corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2012 161,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front headlamp lenses starting to mist over

Front tyres wearing inner edges advise tracking

General corrosion under vehicle

N/S/R tyre starting to feather inner edge

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)

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

O/S/F coil spring corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 149,021 miles

sills coverd by plastic trims

steel rim fitted to n s f

stone chip on windscreen

coil springs corroded

diffrint size tyres fitted to rear axle

front brake pads worn very low and discs in very poor condition

kerb damage to alloys

oil leaks

Fail 28 Dec 2011 149,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil springs corroded

diffrint size tyres fitted to rear axle

front brake pads worn very low and discs in very poor condition

kerb damage to alloys

oil leaks

sills coverd by plastic trims

steel rim fitted to n s f

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2010 134,910 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 134,910 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 118,207 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 118,207 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 102,257 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 102,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 86,582 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 6 Dec 2006 72,788 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 72,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 URX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 URX, 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 URX registered?

KJ51 URX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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