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KL51 WUC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,145 mi
Last recorded95,145 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 WUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 95,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 95,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 94,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play also very noisy (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 83,390 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 89,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2014 83,591 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 83,591 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 77,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 77,815 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,872 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,505 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,756 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,193 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,129 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,919 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,654 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 41,654 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 35,152 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 WUC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WUC, 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 WUC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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