MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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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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