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KJ51 OHB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,526 mi
Last recorded72,526 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 OHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 72,526 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 71,877 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 69,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 65,671 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 65,132 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 65,029 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 64,661 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 64,464 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 64,464 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,366 miles

PROMPT centre to rear exhaust joint

Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,383 miles

Rear exhaust joint badly deteriorated (prompt)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,791 miles

PROMPT rear exhaust joint

Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,979 miles

centre/rear exhaust joint

Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,623 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2014 60,569 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,170 miles

engine man light on

front and rear metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,484 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,396 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear tyre inner sidewalls cracking

o/s/r wheel damaged on inner rim

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2010 54,245 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,245 miles

nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,439 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,002 miles

offside steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,987 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,456 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 OHB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KJ51 OHB?

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What year was KJ51 OHB registered?

KJ51 OHB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is KJ51 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ51 OHB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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