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BT51 KLM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,789 mi
Last recorded114,789 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 KLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 114,789 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 114,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking Diesel Leak (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 107,228 miles

** various metal brake pipes corroded***

both rear tyres worn inner edge

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak at engine

rear brakes sharp on o/s

Fail 7 Apr 2015 107,228 miles

** various metal brake pipes corroded***

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak at engine

rear brakes sharp on o/s

Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,485 miles

both front tyres low tread

o/s and n/s/f metal brake pipes badly corroded

oil leak at engine

slight play n/s rack

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,696 miles

***various metal brake pipes corroded ****

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r coil spring badly corroded

o/s handbrake low effort

Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,941 miles

excess brake pedal play

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat sheild adrift

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2012 88,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

excess brake pedal play

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heat sheild adrift

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,121 miles

front number plate damaged ;exhaust corroding ;hand brake near end travel ;front discs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 85,121 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged ;exhaust corroding ;hand brake near end travel ;front discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 160,351 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 160,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 156,763 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 146,858 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 140,143 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 129,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 129,345 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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BT51 KLM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT51 KLM, 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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BT51 KLM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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