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KL51 HBY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,924 mi
Last recorded126,924 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 HBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 126,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres badly worn on the inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 126,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust section front joint is leaking badly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box breaking off and silencer box has holes in it (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer hanger rubbers missing and box is breaking off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper mounting has deteriorated / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres badly worn on the inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 122,040 miles

Driver seat is deteriorating

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

clutch anti slip rubber missing

front engine /gearbox stabilizer split

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2018 122,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of centre section corroded and leaking near joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wire over rear axle loose and chaffing on axle (4.11 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

clutch anti slip rubber missing

front engine /gearbox stabilizer split

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2017 117,856 miles

BOTH front tyres worn smooth on the inner shoulders

Both headlamps have deteriorated to the limits. Affecting beam images and light output

Nearside front wheel inner bead rim damaged to the limits

Rear brake back plates are corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 113,997 miles

BOTH front headlamps are deteriorating and beam images are being affected

Fail 9 Sep 2016 113,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box has holes in it (7.1.2)

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

BOTH front headlamps are deteriorating and beam images are being affected

Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,139 miles

nearside front inner face of wheel rim bent near to limit.

nearside front to rear brake pipes by fuel filter corroded fairly badly.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 110,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases font flexi section leaking to excess (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front inner face of wheel rim bent near to limit.

nearside front to rear brake pipes by fuel filter corroded fairly badly.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 107,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 103,479 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Sep 2013 103,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,097 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

very small split in n/s/f wiper

Fail 23 Aug 2012 100,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

very small split in n/s/f wiper

Pass 19 Aug 2011 95,549 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

lift in o/s/f top mount

Fail 19 Aug 2011 95,549 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

lift in o/s/f top mount

Pass 16 Aug 2010 91,174 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint very corroded, centre bracket broken

nearside front track rod end boot split

offside front tyre tread approx 2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm)

offside rear metal brake pipe adjacent to hose corroded

offside rear tyre has some deep cuts in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2009 84,952 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 75,077 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 65,410 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,696 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 54,695 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KL51 HBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HBY, 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 HBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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