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KJ51 ZYN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,091 mi
Last recorded122,091 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 122,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 116,402 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 111,752 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 111,726 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 102,750 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,380 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both exhaust silencer outer heat shields corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 70,041 miles

Both exhaust silencers outer skins corroded through.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear and O/S/F. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 70,041 miles

Both exhaust silencers outer skins corroded through.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear and O/S/F. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,132 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From exhaust manifold area. (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens. (1.7.5a)

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,998 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 51,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,817 miles

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

Front registration plate cracked.

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 44,817 miles

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

Front registration plate cracked.

Headlamp aim too low Both. (1.8)

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,988 miles

Both front wiper rubbers split.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Some brake pipes covered with grease not allowing full insepection.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,237 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhuast system in poor condition.

some brake pipes covered in grease not allowing a full insepection.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,175 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,767 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,199 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,761 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,142 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,062 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 24,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 19,864 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 ZYN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ZYN, 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 ZYN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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