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KJ51 UTZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,558 mi
Last recorded107,558 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 UTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 107,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge still just legal though.

advise unable to fully inspect all brake pipes covered in grease.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 101,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge still just legal though.

advise unable to fully inspect all brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 94,496 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres under inflated prs.

advise rear wiper perished.

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 85,579 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 79,258 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 71,659 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 4 May 2007 63,498 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 63,498 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,166 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 UTZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

KJ51 UTZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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