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KJ51 XKZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,526 mi
Last recorded95,526 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 95,526 miles

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

Nearside Front slight roughness in bearing

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

Offside Front slight roughness in bearing

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

Oil leak ()

wipers park near middle of screen

Fail 22 Oct 2016 95,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front slight roughness in bearing

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

Offside Front slight roughness in bearing

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

Oil leak ()

heat shield resting on back box

wipers park near middle of screen

Pass 14 Sep 2015 89,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 89,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,886 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 83,862 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 78,683 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 19 Sep 2013 78,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,019 miles

both rear shocker outer casings are corroded.

front fuel lines are heavily corroded

nearside front top mount has slight play

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,637 miles

outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

Fail 15 Sep 2011 67,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre low trewad

outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,092 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 63,034 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 58,239 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect offside/nearside rear brakepipes/rear crossover brakepipe due to underseal

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers

Fail 19 Sep 2009 58,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

unable to fully inspect offside/nearside rear brakepipes/rear crossover brakepipe due to underseal

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,731 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 47,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,919 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 38,501 miles

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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 XKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XKZ, 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 XKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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