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KJ51 XMM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,159 mi
Last recorded101,159 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 101,159 miles

all wheel trims scuffed

both front strut tops movement

both front to rear at mid brake pipes slight corroded

both rear brake pipes slight corroded

exhaust heatshilds loose

exhaust tail box slight corroded

front bumper scuffed

nearside front wheel trim cracked

nearside rear door and wheel arch scuffed

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front mirror scuffed

offside rear coil spring corroded

oil leak at offside engine

power steering fluid tank damp

srare wheel soft

steering rack damp

Fail 28 Jul 2009 101,075 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all wheel trims scuffed

both front strut tops movement

both front to rear at mid brake pipes slight corroded

both rear brake pipes slight corroded

engine misfire

exhaust heatshilds loose

exhaust tail box slight corroded

front bumper scuffed

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front wheel trim cracked

nearside rear door and wheel arch scuffed

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front mirror scuffed

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear nail in tyre

oil leak at offside engine

power steering fluid tank damp

srare wheel soft

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Aug 2008 86,265 miles

both front strut tops have movement

engine hunting also misfire

front brakes imbalanced and fluctuating in the rollers

mid pipe exhaust hangers split

nearside front door mirror broken

oil leaks at engine

steering rack damp

washers delay before opperation

Fail 5 Aug 2008 86,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

mid pipe exhaust hangers split

nearside front door mirror broken

oil leaks at engine

steering rack damp

washers delay before opperation

both front strut tops have movement

engine hunting also misfire

front brakes imbalanced and fluctuating in the rollers

Pass 31 Jul 2007 71,475 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jul 2007 71,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2006 55,880 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 XMM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XMM, 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 XMM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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