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KL51 XLC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,467 mi
Last recorded105,467 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 XLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 105,467 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 104,855 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened N/S/F Droplink Play And Boot Split (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly N/S/F Top Mount Has Excessive Play (2.5.B.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/S/F Beam Pattern Incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high N/S/F Aim Too High (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Handbrake Inoperative When Lifted Provides No Effect To The Car (3.1.3c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working O/S/R Brake Light Inoperative (1.2.1b)

All Exhaust Rubbers Cracked

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads Getting Low (3.5.1g)

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

Edgewear On Tyres Present

Front Grill Damaged - Potential Sharp Edge Caused

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Slightly Misted (1.7.5a)

No Coolant Present In Expansion Tank

O/S/R Tyre Heavy Flatspots On Inner Edge

Oil leak Slight Oil Leak At Front And Back Of Engine ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Front Gearbox/Engine Mount Heavy Cracks Present (6.1.D.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Damaged With Slight Water Ingress (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Water Ingress (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 96,082 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 96,082 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 84,298 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 84,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 83,210 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,555 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 76,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

complete exhaust rusty and slight blow

Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 66,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,900 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limits

Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,927 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,155 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,854 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,799 miles

Front tyres are worn low, near side front has small nail in tread.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,050 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 XLC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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