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KL51 GAU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,406 mi
Last recorded171,406 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 GAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2021 171,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer / possible other places (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r inner sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn BOTH rear axle main bushes severely worn - marked yellow - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front reg plate deteriorating

n/s park brake efficiency low

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 163,274 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

clunk noise no fault visible

hand brake just made efficiencies

Fail 2 Jan 2020 163,228 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 154,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both main bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear handbrake low on performance

Fail 2 Jan 2019 154,801 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both main bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear handbrake low on performance

Pass 2 Jan 2018 145,748 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired wearing (3.6.E.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 145,686 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired wearing (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 136,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting hanger not attatched to exhaust

Pass 24 Dec 2015 127,948 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 120,742 miles

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

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

battery securing bracket missing

Pass 15 Oct 2013 113,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 107,112 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 107,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 99,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,668 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,633 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 65,345 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall chaffed by wheel trim (low tyre pressure)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,397 miles

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

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

front disc pads wearing close to legal limits

Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,953 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 39,944 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 34,369 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 GAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GAU, 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 GAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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