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KL51 VBE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,766 mi
Last recorded140,766 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2017 140,766 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall, seen under load (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine coolent low

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Fuel tank support very corroded

Nearside Rear Brake dust plate very corroded

Offside Rear Brake dust plate very corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 139,600 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 139,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure pad seperated from backing (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 138,506 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 138,506 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven handbrake (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 136,517 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both sides rear brake pad anti rattle springs missing

Pass 12 Nov 2014 136,517 miles

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

both sides rear brake pad anti rattle springs missing

Pass 7 Dec 2013 128,804 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear heat sheild is loose

Pass 5 Dec 2012 115,778 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant low

rear exhaust box has loose baffles

Pass 21 Nov 2011 105,959 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 105,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front discs worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Nov 2010 97,922 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 97,921 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 88,331 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 88,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 78,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 72,861 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 65,131 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 VBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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