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KJ51 HBL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,769 mi
Last recorded51,769 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 51,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2024 50,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 50,148 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear door has slight damage

Pass 9 Sep 2022 49,598 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,275 miles

Both front top suspension mounting have movement/lift.

Nearside Front Tyre on wear bars .

Offside Rear Tyre cracked /tread ,side wall ,old age .

Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,013 miles

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

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

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

both front top mounts worn

Fail 11 Sep 2020 49,013 miles

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

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

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

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

both front top mounts worn

Pass 20 Aug 2019 47,832 miles

nearside headlight is slightly loose

windscreen been scored from a wiper blade

Pass 6 Sep 2018 46,570 miles

Offside and nearside front metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,252 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,278 miles

Nearside Front 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)

windscreen wiper damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,235 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,660 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,847 miles

nearside wiper is split

Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,640 miles

windscreen is scratched

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,857 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 35,857 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,175 miles

n/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,696 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & deep cuts in the tread

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,753 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,405 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 HBL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HBL, 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 HBL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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