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KJ51 XWC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,185 mi
Last recorded127,185 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 XWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 127,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlamps slightly dim

n/s/r shock absorber detioriated

o/s/f shock absorber top mount detioriated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight tight spot o/s/r brake

Fail 15 Oct 2013 127,134 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlamps slightly dim

n/s/r shock absorber detioriated

o/s/f shock absorber top mount detioriated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight tight spot o/s/r brake

Pass 2 Oct 2012 123,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 123,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 116,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 116,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 109,658 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 103,117 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 103,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 97,139 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 88,891 miles

1.service light on

2.slight leak from steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2006 74,667 miles

1.slight play in n/s front strut top †2.o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge †3.oil leaks †4.slight leak from steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2005 57,162 miles

1. exhaust back box in poor condition †2. slight play in front strut tops

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KJ51 XWC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XWC, 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 XWC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2001.

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