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KJ51 ZGV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,213 mi
Last recorded86,213 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 ZGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,213 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing at time of test

exhaust back box corroded

front bumper cross member damaged at time of test

nearside rear door moulding missing at time of test

rear window wiper arm missing at time of test

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 7 Jun 2012 86,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing at time of test

exhaust back box corroded

front bumper cross member damaged at time of test

nearside rear door moulding missing at time of test

rear window wiper arm missing at time of test

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 17 May 2011 73,702 miles

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

exhaust centre section support bracket very weak

ns outer cv boot poor condition

Fail 5 May 2011 73,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ns outer cv boot poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,584 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,792 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 51,495 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 51,495 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 47,535 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,746 miles

1 left mirror cracked †2 rear exhaust corroded †3 advise brakepipes are cleaned

Pass 7 Jul 2005 31,270 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 ZGV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZGV, 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 ZGV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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