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KL51 VKJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,534 mi
Last recorded89,534 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,534 miles

Front brake discs rusty

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 89,523 miles

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

Front brake discs rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,990 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 3 Oct 2013 75,986 miles

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

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

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

Engine management lamp on

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Jun 2012 63,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 56,291 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 56,291 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 48,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has advanced wear on edges

nearside rear tyre has advanced wear on edges and outer side wall has slight damage

offside front tyre has advanced wear on edges

offside rear light lens damaged

rear view mirror slightly insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,278 miles

nearside front tyre has advanced wear on edges

nearside rear tyre has advanced wear on edges and outer side wall has slight damage

offside front tyre has advanced wear on edges

offside rear light lens damaged

rear view mirror slightly insecure

Pass 28 May 2009 36,671 miles

osr lamp cracked

Fail 23 May 2009 36,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr lamp cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,522 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,229 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 24,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,978 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 VKJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

KL51 VKJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is KL51 VKJ safe to buy?

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