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HJ51 OEC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,755 mi
Last recorded89,755 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 OEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 89,755 miles

Front suspension top mounts both sides movement

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 89,755 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension top mounts both sides movement

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 84,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sheath (1.1.15 (a))

headlamps deteriorated

slight play top spring mounts both sides

water leak possible on engine

Fail 14 Jan 2025 84,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

headlamps deteriorated

slight play top spring mounts both sides

water leak possible on engine

Pass 10 Jan 2024 77,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection to tailpipe very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water at timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

catalyst very slow to light

Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,818 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2018 76,092 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess offside handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,506 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,766 miles

Front brake discs and pads getting low on wear

Rear exhaust tailbox poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2015 67,905 miles

Rear tailpipe deteriorating and delaminating

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,098 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 55,520 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 51,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,442 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,611 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,817 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,530 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,985 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 25,085 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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HJ51 OEC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HJ51 OEC, 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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HJ51 OEC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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