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KL51 VMX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,196 mi
Last recorded162,196 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 162,196 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 162,191 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 158,347 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 158,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 150,686 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 150,675 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 133,853 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

Pass 18 May 2010 122,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 116,861 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 116,861 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 110,203 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 110,203 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,383 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 99,684 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2005 83,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 83,944 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 VMX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel 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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

KL51 VMX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is KL51 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 VMX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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