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KL51 WPZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,620 mi
Last recorded131,620 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 WPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 131,620 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear going in to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 118,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back, at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both sides covers missing (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

engine oil light on

Fail 20 Dec 2016 118,291 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet (8.4.2)

Electrical wiring insecure under driver side dash (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks (7.3.A.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back, at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

engine oil light on

Pass 11 Dec 2015 102,790 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 102,789 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76% (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 98,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Dec 2014 98,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,481 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all steel brake pipes corroding

eml light on

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2013 94,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all steel brake pipes corroding

eml light on

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 89,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

management light on

Pass 6 Dec 2011 84,791 miles

brake pipes greased

child seat fitted ns/f

engine management light illuminated

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,479 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 75,220 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,967 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,134 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 62,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,165 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 32,687 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 32,687 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KL51 WPZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WPZ, 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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KL51 WPZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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