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KJ51 XVW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,148 mi
Last recorded134,148 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 134,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2015 134,130 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2014 121,035 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

stonechips front screen

wipers smearing

Fail 3 Sep 2014 121,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

both rear brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

stonechips front screen

wipers smearing

Pass 31 Aug 2013 111,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 103,116 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 98,264 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 92,417 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 92,417 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,208 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)

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall not showing cord

Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,325 miles

cut nearside front outer tyre wall

offside and nearside rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,315 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,881 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2005 49,940 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 XVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XVW, 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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What year was KJ51 XVW registered?

KJ51 XVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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The MOT history for KJ51 XVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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