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KM51 OHU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,663 mi
Last recorded117,663 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 OHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 117,663 miles

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

Coolant leak small leak from front core plug above oil filter ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

lift to both front top mounts

Fail 26 Sep 2022 117,656 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak small leak from front core plug above oil filter ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

lift to both front top mounts

Pass 24 Sep 2021 101,270 miles

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

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

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

Tracking

Fail 24 Sep 2021 101,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Tracking

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 92,632 miles

Offside Front top suspension mounting has slight play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 92,625 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front headlight deteriorated

Offside Front top suspension mounting has slight play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 79,902 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front top suspension mounting has slight play

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2019 79,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front top suspension mounting has slight play

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 72,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,372 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,168 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,262 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,427 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,039 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,159 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing around tread & sidewalls

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,631 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,196 miles

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

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

milometer display not working

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,887 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

play evident in right side front top suspension mounting

Pass 1 Dec 2005 28,605 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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KM51 OHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KM51 OHU, 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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What year was KM51 OHU registered?

KM51 OHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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