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KJ51 VCF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,155 mi
Last recorded197,155 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 VCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 197,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 Oct 2015 189,730 miles

car just passed emissions test

major oil leaks

EML LIGHT ON

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

please EMPTY BOOT PRIOR TO MOT TEST....

rear brakes show low effort advise full inspection..front 2 brake pipes are corroded

wear in both top suspension mounts

Fail 21 Oct 2015 189,726 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

EML LIGHT ON

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

car just passed emissions test

major oil leaks

please EMPTY BOOT PRIOR TO MOT TEST....

rear brakes show low effort advise full inspection..front 2 brake pipes are corroded

wear in both top suspension mounts

Pass 2 Dec 2014 171,303 miles

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

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

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

nearside front outer tyre side wall damaged and also cracking

offside front inner wing corroding near top suspension mounting

rear silencer has a temporey repair

Fail 1 Dec 2014 171,303 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front outer tyre side wall damaged and also cracking

offside front inner wing corroding near top suspension mounting

rear silencer has a temporey repair

Pass 13 Nov 2013 148,914 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

corrosion at offside front shock absorber top nount area

engine light on

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall but no visable cords

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Nov 2013 148,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

corrosion at offside front shock absorber top nount area

engine light on

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall but no visable cords

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2012 132,555 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 116,878 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 109,120 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2010 99,006 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 89,687 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 89,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 83,860 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 83,860 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 75,529 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 66,757 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KJ51 VCF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

KJ51 VCF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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