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KJ51 ZXX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,332 mi
Last recorded95,332 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 ZXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 95,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 88,981 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn 3-4 mm

Offside Front tyre worn to 3-4mm

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

brake pipes undersealed

play in steering rack inner joints

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2016 88,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn 3-4 mm

Offside Front tyre worn to 3-4mm

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

brake pipes undersealed

play in steering rack inner joints

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes undersealed

various suspension bushes perished

various suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2015 79,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes undersealed

various suspension bushes perished

various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,704 miles

brake hoses perished & cracking & metal ends corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack knuckle joint

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 4 Feb 2014 76,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake hoses perished & cracking & metal ends corroded

heavy surface corrosion to sections of exhaust

slight play in nearside steering rack knuckle joint

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

oil residue on gearbox

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,857 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and cracking in tread

outer sills obscured by plastic trims

slight play in n/s/f steering rack knuckle

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,111 miles

damage on alloys front tyres wearing on edges oil on g/box slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,633 miles

fron t tyres worn on edges, front tyres cracking in tread, oil on gearbox, exhaust corroding, slight bearing noise from o/s/f, slight play in n/s/f suspension, n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 15 Feb 2010 62,633 miles

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

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

fron t tyres worn on edges, front tyres cracking in tread, oil on gearbox, exhaust corroding, slight bearing noise from o/s/f, slight play in n/s/f suspension, n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,735 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,594 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 51,594 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 38,111 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 ZXX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 ZXX, 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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What year was KJ51 ZXX registered?

KJ51 ZXX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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