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KJ51 ZVM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,807 mi
Last recorded101,807 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 ZVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 101,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,865 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres are worn on inner edge

spare tyre is wrong size for vehicle

Fail 24 Mar 2016 91,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres are worn on inner edge

spare tyre is wrong size for vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,292 miles

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

n/s & o/s plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of sill area

n/s/f ABS wire fastend up with tie clip

Fail 23 Mar 2015 84,292 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

n/s & o/s plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of sill area

n/s/f ABS wire fastend up with tie clip

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,214 miles

Center rear 3 point seat belt not fitted.

Damage to Nearside front wing, jagged edge repaired with tape

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

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

Nearside headlamp has slight misting

Nearside wiper blade slight wear

Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,965 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,437 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 65,410 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 60,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 54,222 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 54,222 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,815 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,359 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,555 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 ZVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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