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KL51 XRX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,655 mi
Last recorded101,655 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 XRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 101,655 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General Underbody Corrosion

Rear Both Rear Sills Corroded

Rear Fuel Tank Heat Shield Corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2019 99,005 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 99,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 95,229 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 94,101 miles

both inner tie rods have slight play

front 2 rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes and fuel pipes all corroded

gearbox mount

oil leak

rear shocks corroded and bushes worn

Pass 10 Sep 2016 92,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,267 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 90,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 88,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,910 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 85,910 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 83,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 80,623 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,314 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,839 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,322 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 32,188 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 XRX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

KL51 XRX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is KL51 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 XRX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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