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KJ51 XJU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,777 mi
Last recorded119,777 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 119,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Dec 2018 119,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 110,022 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside headlight aim lower limit

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

indicators dont cancel left

Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

center exhaust deteriorated

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2016 95,840 miles

Exhaust centre section deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (185/65/15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,450 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

exhaust rubber missing but still supported

offside front tyre below 3.00mm (185/65/15)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 81,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre perished slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2014 81,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre perished slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,043 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2012 72,027 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,945 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 67,885 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 63,503 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2009 59,375 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED / PERISHED / CUTS IN TREAD / TREAD SCUFFED UP / NAIL AND PEICE OF STEEL IN TREAD 185 / 65 / 15 T STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE NOW OR A.S.A.P.

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2009 59,375 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED / PERISHED / CUTS IN TREAD / TREAD SCUFFED UP / NAIL AND PEICE OF STEEL IN TREAD 185 / 65 / 15 T STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE NOW OR A.S.A.P.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,808 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 XJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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