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KL51 VLH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,449 mi
Last recorded184,449 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 184,449 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 176,506 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 176,344 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR TYRE PRESSURES WERE DOWN TO 10psi

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LOW FUEL WARNING LAMP FLASHING

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 167,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 167,119 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 160,265 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 139,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

pos. a small exhaust blow near / at manifold

rear brake pads 75% or more worn

road springs best replaced in pairs

Fail 12 Nov 2008 139,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

pos. a small exhaust blow near / at manifold

rear brake pads 75% or more worn

road springs best replaced in pairs

Pass 8 Nov 2007 126,672 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 126,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 114,458 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 VLH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

KL51 VLH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is KL51 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 VLH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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