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KL51 XYU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,147 mi
Last recorded118,147 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 118,147 miles

Engine mount starting to deteriate

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 114,381 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 108,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 108,800 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 101,994 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,724 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 92,724 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 92,493 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlamp loose

v-belt cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2008 92,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions smokey

offside headlamp loose

rear brakes squeaky

v-belt cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2007 85,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front top suspension mount play

Pass 8 Jan 2007 83,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 78,842 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 76,517 miles

front number plate damaged

rear silencer corroding

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 XYU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

Is KL51 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 XYU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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