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KJ51 XPG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 XPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2024

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023
Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,774 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 90,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 87,337 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,238 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 85,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 84,899 miles

Rear both rear metal brake pipes slightly coroded

centre and rear exhaust has slight leak

o/s inner and outer sill has slight corosion

Fail 22 May 2019 84,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both rear metal brake pipes slightly coroded

centre and rear exhaust has slight leak

o/s inner and outer sill has slight corosion

Pass 8 May 2018 82,893 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S & O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 81,512 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/S & O/S (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 81,512 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/S & O/S (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 81,508 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/S & O/S (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,251 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 80,251 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,081 miles

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

both rear tyres showing age cracks

nail in nearside rear tyre - not repairable

Fail 25 Mar 2015 79,081 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both rear tyres showing age cracks

nail in nearside rear tyre - not repairable

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,161 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes slighlty corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 76,161 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes slighlty corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,000 miles

Slight play at nearside and offside front upper suspension mounts

Surface corrosion on centre rear brake pipe

Fail 15 Mar 2013 74,000 miles

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

Slight play at nearside and offside front upper suspension mounts

Surface corrosion on centre rear brake pipe

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,890 miles

Rear exhaust box is getting poor

Fail 16 Mar 2011 67,890 miles

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

Oil leaking from engine area

Rear exhaust box is getting poor

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,074 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,804 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,929 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,712 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,230 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 XPG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 XPG, 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 XPG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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