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KM51 PKA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

69,126 mi
Last recorded69,126 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 PKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 69,126 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 68,972 miles

both front shockers top bushes worn

brake pipes rusting

rear shockers rusting

Pass 24 Nov 2023 68,855 miles

Both front shocker top mounts have movement but not excessive.

Both sides sills covered by side skirts front to rear not allowing full inspection, recommend further inspection on both sides for corrosion.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front sub frame slightly corroded.

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Front mount bush worn. ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 68,850 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill in wheels arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both front shocker top mounts have movement but not excessive.

Both sides sills covered by side skirts front to rear not allowing full inspection, recommend further inspection on both sides for corrosion.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front sub frame slightly corroded.

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Front mount bush worn. ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 68,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and centre section at clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to front sub frame.

Fail 14 Nov 2022 68,713 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Major leak at rear. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and centre section at clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion to front sub frame.

Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,547 miles

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

Front engine mount bush defective

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust Rear Silencer Corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have started cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,326 miles

All Tyre(s) Cracked/Perished

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Rear Silencer Corroded

Front Engine Mount Bush Defective

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 68,326 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in Yellow Crayon (1.1.11 (c))

All Tyre(s) Cracked/Perished

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Rear Silencer Corroded

Front Engine Mount Bush Defective

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 68,024 miles

All Tyre(s) Cracking Across Tread Pattern

Both Front Wiper Blade(s) Split

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 68,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

All Tyre(s) Cracking Across Tread Pattern

Both Front Wiper Blade(s) Split

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 66,959 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,548 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 65,548 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,728 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 60,728 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 54,759 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 54,759 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 50,332 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 50,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,088 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 46,088 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,293 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 41,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,899 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,611 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,378 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,089 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,265 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 15,478 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 15,478 miles

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

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 PKA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 KM51 PKA, 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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KM51 PKA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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