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KL51 SFU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,151 mi
Last recorded84,151 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 SFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,151 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on outer edge

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Mar 2017 84,150 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on outer edge

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

mid exhaust heavily corroded at rear joint

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,371 miles

Offside Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,976 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 64,199 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 64,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,175 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 55,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,564 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 46,564 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,040 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 27,561 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 15,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,510 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 13,709 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 11,921 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 SFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SFU, 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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How do I check the history of KL51 SFU?

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What year was KL51 SFU registered?

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

Is KL51 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 SFU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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