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KL51 VNF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,649 mi
Last recorded144,649 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 144,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Feb 2026 144,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge / tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge / tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge / tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Jan 2025 135,177 miles

Exhaust corroded / peeling

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 125,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner / tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner / tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded / peeling

Fail 24 Jan 2024 125,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner / tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner / tyre size 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded / peeling

Pass 26 Jan 2023 117,034 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded / weakened front to rear

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 117,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded / weakened front to rear

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 105,697 miles

Engine oil level below min

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Jan 2021 97,202 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 90,607 miles

both front tyres perishing

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,007 miles

Nearside headlight discoloured aim pattern just ok.. for mot..

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

Rear exhaust corroded thin

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,850 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 87,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 85,083 miles

rear exhaust corroded thin

handbrake cables rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2014 85,079 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

handbrake cables rusty

rear exhaust corroded thin

Fail 3 Apr 2013 83,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 82,089 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,381 miles

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

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,627 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 79,443 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 79,443 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 74,050 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 74,040 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 63,159 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,208 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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 VNF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VNF, 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 VNF registered?

KL51 VNF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for KL51 VNF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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