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KJ51 UWS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,782 mi
Last recorded56,782 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 UWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,782 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides / pair / set (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both sides / pair / set (1.7.5a)

both front wipers smearing view

coolant level below minimum / empty

engine oil level below minimum / empty

Fail 20 Oct 2015 56,782 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides / pair / set (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both sides / pair / set (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wipers smearing view

coolant level below minimum / empty

engine oil level below minimum / empty

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes noisy / screeching

exhaust tailend silincer box deterioated / rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front & rear brakes noisy / srceehing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 45,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 41,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 41,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 27,652 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 27,652 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,704 miles

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

nearside front mirror assembly damaged

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 UWS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol 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 UWS, 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 UWS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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