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KL51 XWZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,372 mi
Last recorded72,372 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 XWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,372 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,372 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 66,561 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,146 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack in the tread

Fail 26 Sep 2011 61,146 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack in the tread

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,699 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 54,696 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,415 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 28 Sep 2007 38,382 miles

handbrake reserve travel on limit

Fail 28 Sep 2007 38,382 miles

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

handbrake reserve travel on limit

Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,329 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 33,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

oil off side of engine oil leaking

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 XWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KL51 XWZ?

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What year was KL51 XWZ registered?

KL51 XWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is KL51 XWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 XWZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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