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KM51 KJU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,822 mi
Last recorded85,822 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 KJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,822 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 85,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,944 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 73,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 62,254 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 56,334 miles

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

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

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

needs tracking

Pass 26 May 2011 44,615 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,501 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 41,337 miles

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

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

both outer sills covered with plastic trims limited view of sills.

n/s/front tyre perishing.

rear brake balance poor.

signs of fluid on steering rack.

slight oil leak (crank shaft sensor?).

Pass 14 Aug 2010 41,337 miles

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

both outer sills covered with plastic trims limited view of sills.

n/s/front tyre perishing.

rear brake balance poor.

signs of fluid on steering rack.

slight oil leak (crank shaft sensor?).

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,948 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,497 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

os wing repeator slightly loose,secured with tape

signs of fluid on steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2008 38,496 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

os wing repeator slightly loose,secured with tape

signs of fluid on steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 26,546 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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KM51 KJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KM51 KJU, 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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KM51 KJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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