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KE51 HMY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

138,347 mi
Last recorded138,347 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 HMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 138,347 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded

wiper mechanism deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2022 132,495 miles

Front wiper mechanism deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2021 127,703 miles

2 x front top mounts-play

2 x headlamps deteriorated

2 x registration plates deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2020 126,467 miles

2 x front top mounts- slight play

2 x headlamps deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2020 126,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2 x front top mounts- slight play

2 x headlamps deteriorated

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

brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2020 124,179 miles

2 x front top mounts

2 x front tyres- 205 50 16

2 x headlamps deteriorated

n/s/f tyre-nail

o/s/r slight brake bind

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2020 124,179 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

2 x front top mounts

2 x front tyres- 205 50 16

2 x headlamps deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2019 117,501 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 117,501 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 108,455 miles

both rear & nearside front brake pipes corroded slightly

front wiper mechanism deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2017 108,455 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)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted 205-50-16 (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated 205-50-16 (4.1.E.1)

both rear & nearside front brake pipes corroded slightly

front wiper mechanism deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 103,450 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,180 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 96,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 96,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,285 miles

osr tyre cracking on wall

Fail 17 Oct 2013 91,234 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre cracking on wall

Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,688 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,829 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Service lamp staying on.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 74,829 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Service lamp staying on.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 69,104 miles

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

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

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

oil heavy contaminated - service due and engine surging at idle

Fail 4 Oct 2010 69,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil heavy contaminated - service due and engine surging at idle

Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,710 miles

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

oil "5" service

Fail 3 Oct 2009 64,677 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil "5" service

Pass 27 Sep 2008 61,200 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 61,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,375 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 52,455 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 52,455 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 47,647 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KE51 HMY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 KE51 HMY, 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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KE51 HMY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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