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KJ51 XAG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,104 mi
Last recorded82,104 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,958 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,101 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front (both) (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,180 miles

headlight beam patterns poor

o/s wiper split

oil on minimum

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s wiper split

various stone chips to screen

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,551 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2012 52,551 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sills covered in plastic trim

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2011

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on legal limit

both sills covered in plastic trim

oil leak

osr tyre perishing

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2011

both front tyres worn on legal limit

both sills covered in plastic trim

oil leak

osr tyre perishing

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,009 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 39,008 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,375 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 27,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,952 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,004 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,359 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 XAG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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