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KL51 VHH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,999 mi
Last recorded110,999 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 110,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,201 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 99,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,390 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,586 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 73,563 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,842 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nsf engine mounting seriously deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 67,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nsf engine mounting seriously deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,905 miles

front gearbox mounting rubber bush broken

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,842 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2010 54,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

osf wiper blade split

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2009 46,762 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 40,143 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,752 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,488 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 33,488 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KL51 VHH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

KL51 VHH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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