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KJ51 ZRE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

194,280 mi
Last recorded194,280 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 194,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Fail 15 Dec 2020 194,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear valance and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2019 186,811 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 186,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear valance corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 175,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 172,289 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 164,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 148,419 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 131,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all brake pipes are rusty

Pass 3 May 2014 131,819 miles

all brake pipes are rusty

Pass 13 May 2013 118,553 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 108,354 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 108,354 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 May 2011 97,255 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 97,255 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 85,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 85,755 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 72,837 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 72,837 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 53,596 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 40,175 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,392 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ZRE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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