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KL51 VFA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,964 mi
Last recorded97,964 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 97,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 91,868 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 87,533 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 87,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 81,935 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 75,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 75,200 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 69,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 69,415 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 64,783 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,340 miles

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

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

Rear panel and boot floor are creased.

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 VFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA?

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What year was KL51 VFA registered?

KL51 VFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is KL51 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 VFA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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