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KJ51 XFP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,078 mi
Last recorded156,078 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 XFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 156,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe brackets & all suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2026 156,073 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe brackets & all suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2025 147,670 miles

Exhaust noisy possible blow from manifold or catalytic converter (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s & o/s rear axle mounting brackets corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2025 147,637 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy possible blow from manifold or catalytic converter (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s & o/s rear axle mounting brackets corroded

rear seat belts below seat

Pass 5 Aug 2024 139,668 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front & rear subframes & all suspension components corroding to excess

Fail 5 Aug 2024 139,665 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front & rear subframes & all suspension components corroding to excess

Pass 3 Aug 2023 132,066 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 132,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre chassis below drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 123,951 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 123,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 116,756 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s below front seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 116,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side weak (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s below front seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,325 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 111,319 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system steel brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,373 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 106,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 102,187 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 102,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 95,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,386 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 92,386 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,681 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 86,212 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,931 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,291 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 73,014 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on the inside edges.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 67,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,637 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,323 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 62,323 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,322 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 56,322 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,040 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,752 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 XFP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XFP, 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 XFP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2001.

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