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KJ51 ZKS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,511 mi
Last recorded138,511 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 ZKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 138,511 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 138,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 126,552 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 126,552 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 114,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 103,538 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,394 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 91,394 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f top mount

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,845 miles

28% imbalance on front brakes

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 81,843 miles

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

28% imbalance on front brakes

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,005 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 77,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,607 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

o/s/f flexi ferrule corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 68,256 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 68,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,946 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,416 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,308 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 ZKS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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