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KL51 YFA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,652 mi
Last recorded68,652 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,652 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 68,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,718 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 62,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,397 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,104 miles

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

o/s/f head light beam pattern slightly effected by condensation in light

Fail 26 Jul 2010 50,100 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

o/s/f head light beam pattern slightly effected by condensation in light

Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,583 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 41,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,954 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,838 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,291 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 YFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

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

Is KL51 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 YFA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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