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KL51 FWR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,146 mi
Last recorded118,146 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 FWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 118,146 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both side tyres cracking

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 118,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function upper mounting (2.7.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both side tyres cracking

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 106,776 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and worn (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges on limmit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

both side rear tyre cracking

eml on dash

Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Fail 28 Sep 2015 99,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,287 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 91,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,029 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2013 84,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012
Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,790 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,585 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,951 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroding.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,481 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 47,235 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,588 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 FWR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWR, 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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What year was KL51 FWR registered?

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

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