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KL51 EHW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

165,094 mi
Last recorded165,094 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 EHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 165,094 miles

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

Offside door mirrow cover damaged

inside car very dirty

Fail 20 Sep 2018 165,094 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside door mirrow cover damaged

inside car very dirty

Pass 5 Sep 2017 161,579 miles

b/discs corrorded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 161,570 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers parking in centre of screen (8.3.1b)

b/discs corrorded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 158,839 miles

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

exhaust sheiled loose

sill covers

Fail 28 Sep 2016 158,539 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking fuel fillter (7.2.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust sheiled loose

sill covers

Pass 15 Oct 2015 154,538 miles

n/s rear coil spring corroded, but still solid

n/s rear shocker shroud insercure

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to test area

wipers self park system inop

Fail 9 Oct 2015 154,530 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s rear coil spring corroded, but still solid

n/s rear shocker shroud insercure

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to test area

wipers self park system inop

Pass 17 Oct 2014 149,070 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 149,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear springs very rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2013 144,975 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 144,972 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front/rear b/discs very corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 140,203 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 140,045 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 133,659 miles

brake service ??

coil springs slight corrosion ???

rear discs rusty on back

slight inbalance front brake ??

Fail 14 Oct 2011 133,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake service ??

coil springs slight corrosion ???

rear discs rusty on back

Pass 12 Oct 2010 126,641 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 126,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 119,450 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 111,567 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 103,641 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 94,554 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 94,523 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system rusty

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 EHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EHW, 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 EHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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