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KL51 RAX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,712 mi
Last recorded101,712 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 RAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 101,712 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central mounting area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 101,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect its internally damaged effecting the beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch, factory fitted covers obstructing the view (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central mounting area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 98,900 miles

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2021 96,793 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,063 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r lense damaged

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

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

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

plastic sills fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 93,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 90,929 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge out or shape

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic outer sills fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2018 90,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner edge out or shape

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic outer sills fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 88,829 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2017 88,822 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2016 85,854 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 85,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 82,411 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,258 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail box corroded

exhaust tail box fixing to centre pipe corroded

nearside rear lens slight damage

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,129 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 76,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 72,302 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 69,975 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 69,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,320 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 63,016 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,299 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,035 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,415 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 RAX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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