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KL51 GVY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,161 mi
Last recorded126,161 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 May 2019 126,161 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits cat fault engine smoking (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front top mounts slight play

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 122,385 miles

Brake pedal Anti-slip Provision slightly worn

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside and offside headlamp have image converter residue on lens

Nearside nearside headlamp dipped beam image slightly distorted

Offside mirror housing missing, not sharp edges

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 17 May 2018 122,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal Anti-slip Provision slightly worn

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside and offside headlamp have image converter residue on lens

Nearside nearside headlamp dipped beam image slightly distorted

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside mirror housing missing, not sharp edges

Oil leak slight ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cracks forming ()

Pass 16 May 2017 118,190 miles

Brake pedal Anti-slip Provision slightly worn

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Mask image converter deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlight image slightly distorted and one of the headlight unit clip is broken

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks forming

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Mask image converter deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Slight ()

Fail 16 May 2017 118,190 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking Filter / pipe connection (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal Anti-slip Provision slightly worn

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Mask image converter deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlight image slightly distorted and one of the headlight unit clip is broken

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks forming

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Mask image converter deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Slight ()

One of the rear exhaust rubber mounts has deteriorated off

Pass 13 May 2016 115,918 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 112,245 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 112,245 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 106,651 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 105,029 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 100,908 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 May 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2011

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010
Pass 18 May 2009 78,589 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 78,521 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 69,858 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 61,537 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2007 61,536 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 53,887 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 GVY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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