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KJ51 ZHB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,522 mi
Last recorded134,522 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 134,522 miles

auxillary drive belt is cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2013 134,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

auxillary drive belt is cracking

oil warning lamp flickers on

Pass 30 Oct 2012 131,631 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 130,559 miles

ADVISE rear nearside tyre is showing signs of going slightly out of shape when spun

ADVISE slightly low readings recorded from the rar nearside and offside service brakes may require adjustment or repair . advise a brake check

ADVISE. slight movement and lift in both top shocker mountings front nearside and front offside .

Fail 25 Oct 2011 130,559 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)

ADVISE rear nearside tyre is showing signs of going slightly out of shape when spun

ADVISE. slight movement and lift in both top shocker mountings front nearside and front offside .

ADVISE. slightly low readings recorded from the rear nearside and offside service brakes, may require adjustment or repair advise a brake check

Pass 27 Oct 2010 128,621 miles

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

front brake discs very worn

Fail 27 Oct 2010 128,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs very worn

Pass 20 Oct 2009 124,174 miles

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

deteriation nearside front wiper blade

Pass 22 Oct 2008 118,483 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 118,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 114,591 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 111,453 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 108,420 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 ZHB 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 ZHB, 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 ZHB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2001.

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