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KJ51 XVF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,950 mi
Last recorded124,950 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 124,950 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 121,449 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 113,063 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 113,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,329 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 103,718 miles

engine light on

Fail 7 Feb 2022 103,717 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

engine light on

Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,213 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front hose bracket corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 97,255 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on edges.

Oil leak on engine.

Parking brake performance just met requirements.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear offside & nearside coil springs corroded.

Service brake performance just met requirements.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 92,246 miles

Brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 87,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

MIL illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2018 87,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

MIL illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,085 miles

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

Management light illuminated

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2016 79,311 miles

MIL. ILLUMINATED

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 79,295 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' WIPERS FAILING TO PARK IN CORRECT POSITION (8.3.1b)

MIL. ILLUMINATED

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper displaced.

Nearside front tyre worn/slight cracking.

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged, nearside.

Fail 30 Jan 2015 75,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper displaced.

Nearside front tyre worn/slight cracking.

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged, nearside.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,812 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mounting missing.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 73,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mounting missing.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 68,742 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,742 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

front bumper is slightly damaged

offside front tyre is cracking 185/65/15 88T 0211067

offside rear tyre is cracking 185/65/15 88T 0293024

rear bumper is slighty damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper is damaged

nearside front tyre is cracking 185/65/15 88T 0211067

nearside front wiper blade is worn

offside front wiper blade is worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,524 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 51,499 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,265 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,160 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 XVF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 XVF, 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 XVF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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