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KJ51 GPK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,296 mi
Last recorded74,296 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 GPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,296 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 74,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/s & n/s inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 73,399 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 73,380 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,256 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 71,228 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,993 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 63,041 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy hose to cylider (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,499 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,832 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,176 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,418 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,119 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 47,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,937 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,587 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,111 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,571 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 36,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,634 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,872 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,813 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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KJ51 GPK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KJ51 GPK, 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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KJ51 GPK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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