2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KU51 OPJ
2001 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 58,067 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU51 OPJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2023
- 58,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU51 OPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Astra (KU51 OPJ) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached fixings corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KU51 OPJ Mileage History
- 18/08/202254,923 mi
- 01/09/202358,067 mi+3,144 mi
Average of roughly 3,030 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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