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KL51 YJF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,730 mi
Last recorded85,730 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 82,501 miles

rear Exhaust poor

Fail 26 Aug 2014 82,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear Exhaust poor

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,680 miles

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside of steering rack damp

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,902 miles

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated

minor leak at steering rack

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,656 miles

front exhaust flexi poor

rack damp

rear exhaust poor

Fail 3 Mar 2011 73,656 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front exhaust flexi poor

rack damp

rear exhaust poor

Pass 16 Sep 2009 68,991 miles

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)

Plastic oversills fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,490 miles

engine light is on

Fail 24 Sep 2008 67,490 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

engine light is on

Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,644 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 63,607 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light aluminated

Pass 11 Sep 2006 58,442 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 58,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING

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

WHEEL ALIGNMENT POSSABLY CAUSING EXCESSIVE TYRE WEAR

Pass 30 Aug 2005 52,430 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 YJF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YJF, 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 YJF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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