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KL51 EJF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,697 mi
Last recorded96,697 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 EJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2020 96,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 70,547 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.36 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,988 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT OUTER LENSES DETERIORATED

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective FRONT WORN AND DETERIORATED ()

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED CORD NOT EXPOSED AT TEST

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CORRODED AND DETERIORATED BADLY CORRODED ON CENTRE TO REAR JOINT WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON 1 BRACKET CORRODED BUT STILL SUPPORTED (7.1.2)

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

UNDERBODY SURFACE COROSSION AND COVERS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Fail 5 Oct 2017 51,988 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT OUTER LENSES DETERIORATED

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective FRONT WORN AND DETERIORATED ()

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED CORD NOT EXPOSED AT TEST

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO BEAM PATTERN OUTER LENS MISTED (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CORRODED AND DETERIORATED BADLY CORRODED ON CENTRE TO REAR JOINT WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON 1 BRACKET CORRODED BUT STILL SUPPORTED (7.1.2)

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

UNDERBODY SURFACE COROSSION AND COVERS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO FLUID (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,309 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,516 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 41,539 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 37,497 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,599 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,954 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 8 Dec 2009 33,348 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 8 Sep 2009 32,711 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,505 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,156 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,373 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 EJF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJF, 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 EJF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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