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KL51 RBF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,722 mi
Last recorded131,722 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 131,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 131,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 122,719 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 122,719 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 114,950 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 114,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 105,539 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 105,538 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 94,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 84,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,420 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,948 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 57,017 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 56,917 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 48,107 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,956 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 38,884 miles

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

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 RBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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