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KL51 VHM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,635 mi
Last recorded47,635 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 47,635 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 45,970 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 45,475 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front suspension top mounts worn

Pass 30 Jan 2023 44,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 41,042 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 40,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise play noted in the front upper strut mount/bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,038 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 33,473 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,236 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,731 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 19,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 16,384 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 12,843 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,964 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 7,298 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 5,582 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 4,329 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 3,361 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 2,399 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 VHM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM?

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What year was KL51 VHM registered?

KL51 VHM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is KL51 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 VHM shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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