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KL51 VFV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,369 mi
Last recorded86,369 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,369 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 86,369 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 83,227 miles

EML ON

Fail 15 Nov 2014 83,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

205/50/16

EML ON

Pass 13 Nov 2013 80,919 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,684 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE DIFFERENT

Fail 31 Oct 2012 79,684 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE DIFFERENT

Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,761 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 71,761 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 63,177 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 63,097 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 56,468 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 56,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 50,144 miles

N/S/REAR AND N/S/FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW

Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,373 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 VFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFV, 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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What year was KL51 VFV registered?

KL51 VFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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