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KL51 YFR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,338 mi
Last recorded75,338 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on o/s/r quater panel inside fuel neck

n/s/f headlamp aim tarnished

n/s/r brake pipe from flexi to cylinder showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on o/s/r quater panel inside fuel neck

n/s/f headlamp aim tarnished

n/s/r brake pipe from flexi to cylinder showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2013 72,456 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 72,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n,s,f. rack end has slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2012 65,550 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n,s,f. rack end has slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,639 miles

both front to back and offside rear brake pipes

Fail 5 Nov 2011 61,637 miles

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

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

both front to back and offside rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,409 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,865 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

nearside headlight pattern poor

Fail 7 Nov 2009 53,859 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

nearside headlight pattern poor

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,054 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,700 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,325 miles

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

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 YFR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

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

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