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KL51 RCU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,210 mi
Last recorded102,210 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 102,210 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,910 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

n/s/f drag link bar ball joint has slight play

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and has perishing cracks

parking brake efficiency low at 18% it may require repair or adjustment

rear number plate slightly delaminated but it is readible

Fail 29 Sep 2016 97,910 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

n/s/f drag link bar ball joint has slight play

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and has perishing cracks

parking brake efficiency low at 18% it may require repair or adjustment

rear number plate slightly delaminated but it is readible

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,120 miles

both front brake discs showing wear ridges

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2015 93,120 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs showing wear ridges

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre have pershing cracks

Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,511 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,756 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,026 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,726 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 51,031 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 43,028 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 33,250 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 RCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KL51 RCU?

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What year was KL51 RCU registered?

KL51 RCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is KL51 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 RCU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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