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KJ51 ZZF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,619 mi
Last recorded115,619 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 ZZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,619 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside and nearside headlamp has poor beam parten

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

front wiper blades split

fuel cap seal slightly perished

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 17 Mar 2015 115,615 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

front wiper blades split

fuel cap seal slightly perished

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 26 Feb 2014 114,033 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside headlamps has poor beam pattan

steering rack has slight mist of oil

Fail 25 Feb 2014 114,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside headlamps has poor beam pattan

steering rack has slight mist of oil

Pass 8 Jan 2013 111,513 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 111,512 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 108,830 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 108,827 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s door mirror glass crack.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 106,036 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2010 106,036 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2009 101,860 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 101,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side door glass cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2008 98,439 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 86,841 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 68,626 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 68,626 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S DOOR MIRROR CASING MISSING †PLAY IN O/S/F TOLP MOUNT †REAR BRAKES NOISY †OIL LEAK

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZZF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

KJ51 ZZF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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