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HK51 AXC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

77,306 mi
Last recorded77,306 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 AXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 77,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 73,633 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. size fitted 205/55/16 correct size 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 69,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 64,619 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 64,619 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 64,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

headlights deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2023 64,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,112 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken, system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front h/lamps bem pattern hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Nearside Front McPherson strut has play at the upper attachment .

Front Upper Offside Front McPherson strut has play at the upper attachment .

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 64,111 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on both front tyres due to cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed due to cracking of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken, system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front h/lamps bem pattern hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Nearside Front McPherson strut has play at the upper attachment .

Front Upper Offside Front McPherson strut has play at the upper attachment .

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Output slightly reduced / headlamp aim slightly effected . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front McPherson strut has play at the upper attachment .

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Output slightly reduced / headlamp aim slightly effected . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front McPherson strut has play at the upper attachment .

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 63,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Output slightly reduced / headlamp aim slightly effected . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front McPherson strut has play at the upper attachment .

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Output slightly reduced / headlamp aim slightly effected . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 bulb housing rubber ring split / headlamp aim slightly effected . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front McPherson strut has play at the upper attachment .

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,447 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,044 miles

Front Coolant stains around radiator.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 63,044 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated Tested during prechecks. (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mound. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coolant level low. Expansion tank is empty.

Front Coolant stains around radiator.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,381 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

Offside Front Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

coolant level low

ploy v belt is perished

Fail 26 Jul 2017 62,381 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

coolant level low

ploy v belt is perished

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,785 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 61,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,101 miles

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

nearside rear tyre scallopped

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,212 miles

nearside rear tyre scallopped

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,896 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,534 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,977 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,207 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 42,339 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

no coolant in expansion bottle.

Fail 7 Jun 2008 42,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no coolant in expansion bottle.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,130 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,833 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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HK51 AXC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HK51 AXC, 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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HK51 AXC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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