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KL51 PYV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 PYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear wheel arches as corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020

Corrosion on inner and outer sills

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight oil leak

Spanner light on

Fail 3 Mar 2020

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Spring missing (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded At side of fuel tank to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion on coil springs

Corrosion on outer sills and rear arches

Front brake discs corroded and running out on rbt

Fuel tank damp ?

Headlamps faded

Rear axle front bushes splitting

Spanner light on dash

Pass 23 Feb 2019

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Corrosion on rear coil springs

Front & rear bumpers loose

Front engine mounting worn

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Fuel tank damp but no obvious signs of a leak

Headlight lenses faded

Oil leak on engine

Plastic trim o outer sills

Play in front bottom ball joint at o/s

Play in rear axle bushes

Fail 18 Feb 2019

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front & rear bumpers loose

Front engine mounting worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Corrosion on rear coil springs

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Fuel tank damp but no obvious signs of a leak

Headlight lenses faded

Oil leak on engine

Plastic trim o outer sills

Play in front bottom ball joint at o/s

Play in rear axle bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2018 138,026 miles

Front bumper loose

Plastic trims on outer sills

Rear axle bush at n/s splitting

Fail 28 Feb 2018 137,959 miles

Fuel system component leaking Diesel leak around tank area (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper loose

Front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s

Plastic trims on outer sills

Rear axle bush at n/s splitting

Pass 8 Mar 2017 132,760 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fuel tank damp?

Rear axle bushes perishing/cracking o/s & n/s

Fail 24 Feb 2017 135,697 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fuel tank damp?

Rear axle bushes perishing/cracking o/s & n/s

Pass 26 Feb 2016 129,812 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 127,751 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 12 Jun 2014 127,751 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 14 May 2013 113,848 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 113,846 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 106,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,135 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 94,973 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 94,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 87,983 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2008 79,474 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 70,833 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 134,611 miles

centre mirror missing

Pass 9 Sep 2005 107,081 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 PYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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