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KL51 WJM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,497 mi
Last recorded85,497 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 WJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2016 85,497 miles

Brake operation does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Tail lamp lens is cracked. (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

EML on dash

Engine oil cap is missing

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil warning light is on the dash.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,428 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 77,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section, middle section and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,195 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 64,231 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,586 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,505 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 42,880 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,222 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 32,800 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 WJM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WJM, 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 WJM registered?

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

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