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KJ51 XGS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,724 mi
Last recorded133,724 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 133,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and wearing slight lumpy (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 133,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and wearing slight lumpy (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 128,844 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and all rears covered in grease and front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing slight lumpy

rear wheel arches slight corroded near sills

Pass 16 Oct 2014 122,462 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 122,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 115,159 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 108,370 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 101,442 miles

o/s headlamp has condensation in it

Fail 28 Sep 2011 101,442 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s headlamp has condensation in it

Pass 22 Sep 2010 94,576 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 94,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 78,861 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 69,557 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 60,050 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 49,552 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 XGS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 XGS, 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 XGS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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