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KL51 YBO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,111 mi
Last recorded127,111 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 YBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 127,111 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box mount missing, system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre outer mount areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 126,991 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box mount missing, system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre outer mount areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,378 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight blow from rear silencer joint

slight deterioration to both outer headlamp lenses - not considered excessive

slight play in both front strut tops

Fail 29 Aug 2017 112,378 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight blow from rear silencer joint

slight deterioration to both outer headlamp lenses - not considered excessive

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,026 miles

slight corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,632 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 28 Sep 2015 86,632 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

centre+rear silencers rusty

rear shock asorbers just covers split

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,460 miles

n/s and o/s rear shock dust covers dropped down

Fail 10 Jul 2013 72,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s and o/s rear shock dust covers dropped down

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,635 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 66,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,696 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 55,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,434 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 44,431 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,751 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 35,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,217 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,770 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,862 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KL51 YBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

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

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