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KL51 GWF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,708 mi
Last recorded87,708 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 GWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,708 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all rear brake pipes have advanced corrossion

Fail 18 Oct 2021 87,685 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all rear brake pipes have advanced corrossion

Pass 19 Oct 2020 86,544 miles

All rear brake pipes have advanced corrossion

Front Shockabsorber to mount have advanced wear

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 86,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

All rear brake pipes have advanced corrossion

Front Shockabsorber to mount have advanced wear

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre void of tread on inner shoulder

Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,083 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,203 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,223 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe perished

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 66,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,544 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

n/s/f suspension leg damp

both front brake pipes corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre heavily perished and wearing on outer edge

rear brake pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,542 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

n/s/f suspension leg damp

n/s/r tyre heavily perished and wearing on outer edge

rear brake pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,392 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2011 55,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 49,924 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

nearside outer sill cover loose

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear no plate deteriorating

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2010 49,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

nearside outer sill cover loose

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear no plate deteriorating

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2009 43,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front headlamp lenses cloudy

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front headlamp lenses cloudy

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2008 39,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2007 33,875 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 23,039 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 17 Oct 2005 23,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front wipers smearing

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 GWF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GWF, 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 GWF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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