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KL51 GXK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,641 mi
Last recorded85,641 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 GXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 85,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 85,641 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2016 76,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,208 miles

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 17 Mar 2015 68,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

outer skin on back box corroded.

rear wiper torn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,096 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 61,051 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 56,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 56,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,360 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,855 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,317 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 43,317 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,007 miles

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

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

advise EML light on ..

side wall of n/s front tyre worn.....

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,328 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,328 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 GXK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GXK, 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 GXK registered?

KL51 GXK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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