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KL51 GKP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,974 mi
Last recorded83,974 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2015 83,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

rear tyre casings cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 79,779 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,168 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 74,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 70,574 miles

exhaust corroded centre + rear

nearside + offside rear tyres cracking on tread + sidewalls ( rep a/s/a/p

Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,531 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 67,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,080 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,359 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,146 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,174 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 42,174 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,483 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 33,131 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 GKP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GKP, 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 GKP registered?

KL51 GKP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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