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KL51 YBS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,664 mi
Last recorded143,664 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 YBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 143,664 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both near side and off side upper attachments (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from wheel cylinder to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x pipes from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 133,310 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible join to under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from wheel cylinder to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x pipes on modulator (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 30 Jul 2015 133,310 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible join to under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from wheel cylinder to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x pipes on modulator (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 1 Aug 2014 125,283 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 117,112 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

drivers seat has slight twist in upper frame but held in an upright position

Pass 19 Jul 2012 101,785 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 86,483 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 86,483 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 86,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,122 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 69,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,651 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 44,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,058 miles

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

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

o/side rear spring diffent

some brake pipes replace and joine

Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,827 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 26,809 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 12,676 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 YBS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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