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HJ51 PKZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 PKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

pre check engine oil low toped up 1ltr

Pass 25 Apr 2025 71,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 71,035 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

pre check top up engine oil 1 1/2ltrs as low

Pass 22 Apr 2024 70,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

pre check engine oil low toped up 2ltrs oil

Pass 11 Apr 2023 69,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

roof lining insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2023 69,450 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

pre check oil low toped up 2ltrs oil

roof lining insecure

Coolant leak from rad area ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 67,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged both slightly damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

roof /headlining insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2021 66,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 66,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil on min

Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,242 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

handbrake 17% near limit

Fail 11 Jul 2019 65,242 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

handbrake 17% near limit

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,506 miles

Nearside Front & offside front metal brake pipes corroded by flexis

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 64,506 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front & offside front metal brake pipes corroded by flexis

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 63,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre & cut on outer wall 185/65/15 ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 60,609 miles

oil leaks many places

Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,344 miles

no oil in engine 1 1/2 ltrs oil

Fail 21 Nov 2014 58,344 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

no oil in engine 1 1/2 ltrs oil

Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both headlights weak/worn

engine oil slightly low

rear exhaust box seriously corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,714 miles

Oil leak

plastic covers on outer sills

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 52,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

drivers mirror cover damaged

engine management light on

Fail 8 Sep 2011 48,315 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

drivers mirror cover damaged

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,992 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 Jul 2010 39,989 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,077 miles

2 hubcaps missing

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 32,077 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

2 hubcaps missing

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,470 miles

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

front hub caps missing

Fail 30 Jul 2008 26,470 miles

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

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

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

body damage nearside front & nearside rear

front hub caps missing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,609 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 19,609 miles

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

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

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 PKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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

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