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KL51 PZG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,212 mi
Last recorded144,212 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 144,212 miles

both front brake hoses corroded under rubber sheath

both outer sills corroded

rear brake hoses corroding on ferrules

unable to fully inspect due to body sealnt

Fail 15 Feb 2025 144,198 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured bracketts both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses corroded under rubber sheath

both outer sills corroded

rear brake hoses corroding on ferrules

unable to fully inspect due to body sealnt

Pass 1 Mar 2024 133,786 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 133,773 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 130,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 128,034 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 128,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 124,892 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 119,193 miles

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 113,812 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 108,507 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 108,587 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 102,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 94,578 miles

Exhaust supports- rear of centre box not attached

Pass 10 Jan 2015 87,812 miles

exhaust supports-rear of centre box-not attached.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 81,073 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 80,916 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 73,541 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,713 miles

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

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,950 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,705 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,895 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 PZG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PZG, 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 PZG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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