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KL51 GXF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,900 mi
Last recorded119,900 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 119,900 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 (1.7.5a)

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

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,719 miles

Offside Front brake flexi ferrul corroded

engine management light on

Fail 20 Oct 2016 114,714 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment causing spring to contact turret (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking metal brake pipe burst in rollers (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment causing spring to contact turret (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake flexi ferrul corroded

engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,451 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml lamp on

Pass 25 Oct 2013 99,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade rubber split.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 99,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 94,672 miles

engine management light on

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 93,306 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 2 Oct 2008 82,272 miles

engine light on

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

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

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

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

lip of rust on inside of front discs

Fail 2 Oct 2008 82,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

lip of rust on inside of front discs

Pass 1 Oct 2007 69,930 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,700 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 56,700 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 45,649 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 45,649 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.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 GXF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

KL51 GXF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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