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KL51 FYS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,254 mi
Last recorded127,254 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 127,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 126,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe coroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 115,282 miles

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

o/s/f droplink arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2013 110,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r damper slightly noisy under load

o/s/r damper slightly weak damping

rear road springs corroded

slight oil leak back of gearbox onto n/s/f steering gaiter

slight play n/s/r damper upper mounting

Pass 3 Oct 2012 105,308 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated at flange to rear silencer

n/s/f brake pipe to flexi pipe mounting deteriorated clip missing

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 105,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres close to legal

centre exhaust deteriorated at flange to rear silencer

n/s/f brake pipe to flexi pipe mounting deteriorated clip missing

n/s/r tyre close to legal

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 102,619 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on inside edges of tread

Fail 27 Oct 2011 102,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn on inside edges of tread

Pass 25 Oct 2010 100,553 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

n/s/r damper reduced damping effect

n/s/r damper slight misting of oil

o/s/r tyre close to legal at minimum 195 60 r 15 88v

Fail 22 Oct 2010 100,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

n/s/r damper reduced damping effect

n/s/r damper slight misting of oil

o/s/r tyre close to legal at minimum 195 60 r 15 88v

Pass 12 Oct 2009 98,190 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise o/s/f tyre cut insie wall but not to cords

Fail 8 Oct 2009 98,172 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise o/s/f tyre cut insie wall but not to cords

Pass 29 Sep 2008 87,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 74,558 miles

corrosion to exhaust

signs of fluid around n/s steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,601 miles

corrosion to exhaust

strong advise wear to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs

Pass 28 Sep 2005 53,671 miles

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

signs of fluid around n/s rack

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 FYS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FYS, 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 FYS registered?

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

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