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KL51 GGU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 128,568 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 124,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 119,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 119,529 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silenser (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 114,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 114,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 107,804 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 94,346 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty and weak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,470 miles

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

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

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

exhaust outer skin loose

exhaust rear joint is very weak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,664 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 66,664 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,617 miles

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,789 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2013 57,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded at rear

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,975 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,477 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,261 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,017 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,688 miles

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

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,354 miles

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

slight play offside front top suspension mount

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2005 33,056 miles

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

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 GGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GGU, 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 GGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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