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KJ51 OYT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,440 mi
Last recorded82,440 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 82,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Apr 2025 69,053 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Apr 2025 69,053 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 65,077 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 22 Mar 2024 65,008 miles

Brake valve leaking Rear compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 22 Feb 2023 61,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mount has slight play in upper attachment

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension strut top mount has slight play in upper attachment

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

Right hand horn control button not working

Fail 21 Feb 2023 61,316 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mount has slight play in upper attachment

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension strut top mount has slight play in upper attachment

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 60,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 59,996 miles

Front Exhaust flexi joint braking up

Pass 20 Feb 2020 59,427 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 59,427 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,457 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 58,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 57,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 57,160 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers not self parking (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,279 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in side walls

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 56,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in side walls

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,812 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear tyres perished in side walls

Fail 15 Feb 2016 54,812 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear tyres perished in side walls

Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,249 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,357 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 49,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,414 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 46,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 42,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,149 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,652 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 37,652 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 34,494 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,494 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,987 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 30,987 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,922 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,742 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 OYT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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