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KL51 DVU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,091 mi
Last recorded114,091 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 DVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 114,091 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamps discouled (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corrosion rear suspension areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak around engine

Pass 11 Dec 2017 111,715 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

slight corrosion around rear suspension components

slight corrosion on nsf chassis leg

Fail 9 Dec 2017 111,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

slight corrosion around rear suspension components

slight corrosion on nsf chassis leg

Pass 20 Dec 2016 109,043 miles

Front oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2016 109,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from LSV valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to brake cyl. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to LSV valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to LSV valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from LSV valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to brake cyl. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 96,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 89,315 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 89,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,471 miles

both front tyres worn very close to the limit advise to be changed

corrosion to all brake pipes on the borderline advise to be changed

deteriation to exhaust system may require attension soon

exhaust back box joining centre deterited

front exhaust flexi deteriated

oil around engine and gearbox

slight perishing to fuel cap seal

Fail 17 Dec 2013 82,468 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight perishing to fuel cap seal

both front tyres worn very close to the limit advise to be changed

corrosion to all brake pipes on the borderline advise to be changed

deteriation to exhaust system may require attension soon

exhaust back box joining centre deterited

front exhaust flexi deteriated

oil around engine and gearbox

Fail 21 Nov 2012 76,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 76,382 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 66,892 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,393 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,677 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,790 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,230 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 50,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,820 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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KL51 DVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KL51 DVU, 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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KL51 DVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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