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KJ51 ZSZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,277 mi
Last recorded74,277 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from hoses to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 74,042 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 74,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense misty (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber casting rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,467 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Slight blow centre exhaust

Fail 22 Oct 2016 73,467 miles

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

Coolant leak on engine

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Slight blow centre exhaust

Various rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,797 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Rear brake pipes corroding

Small exhaust leak on centre pipe

Pass 29 May 2015 72,674 miles

Nearside rear exhaust rubber deteriating

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 29 May 2015 72,674 miles

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

Nearside rear exhaust rubber deteriating

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,781 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outterside wall

Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,207 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 71,207 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,670 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,225 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 62,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,318 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 52,911 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,911 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,905 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,829 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 ZSZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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