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KJ51 HPY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,113 mi
Last recorded90,113 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 90,113 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 88,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,509 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 84,509 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 82,002 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,586 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 76,586 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 73,223 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 70,030 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 70,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 70,025 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both head lamps faded (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement compensator (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,849 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 69,849 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 69,516 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,589 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 68,589 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,602 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 66,602 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,234 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,763 miles

Deep cut innearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,428 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,190 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,778 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,818 miles

rear silencer box heavily corroded

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 HPY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HPY, 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 HPY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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