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KJ51 OZH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,280 mi
Last recorded44,280 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 44,280 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 44,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER AND OUTER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 43,538 miles

Nearside Front top mount

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 42,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 41,981 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section badly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2021 41,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 40,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 39,713 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 38,194 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 36,482 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 36,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 34,770 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 33,019 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 31,657 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 31,657 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,294 miles

nearside sill and floor damaged not affecting vehicle srength

Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,774 miles

nearside front sill & floor damaged but not affecting strength off vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,342 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,992 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,434 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,324 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,905 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 22,050 miles

O/S/R seat belt not checked - child seat fitted

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 OZH 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 OZH, 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

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What year was KJ51 OZH registered?

KJ51 OZH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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