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KL51 YJX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

106,052 mi
Last recorded106,052 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 May 2016 106,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,185 miles

n/s headlight lens deteriorated

slight corrosion on all undedr body

tappet noise from cam area and slight burning oil

Fail 28 Apr 2015 103,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

n/s headlight lens deteriorated

slight corrosion on all undedr body

Pass 28 Apr 2014 99,649 miles

n/s headlight lens dulled and pattern poor

rear service brake n/s poor

slight grease sweat at n/s outer cv gaitor

various oil leaks

white smoke possible burning oil

Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,643 miles

both rear axel bushes slight splitting

slight play in near side front strut top mount

Fail 23 Apr 2013 96,643 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear axel bushes slight splitting

slight play in near side front strut top mount

Pass 3 May 2012 92,462 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

rear brake pipes to flexis corroding

rear brakes noisey in operation

rear exhaust outer skin upper breaking away

Fail 26 Apr 2012 92,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

bonnet stay clip broken

rear brake pipes to flexis corroding

rear brakes noisey in operation

rear exhaust outer skin upper breaking away

Pass 5 May 2011 87,053 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust section corroded at joint

slight play in strut top mounts

Fail 26 Apr 2011 87,053 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

slight play in strut top mounts

Pass 5 May 2010 81,648 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 81,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 77,371 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 77,371 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,197 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 65,197 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,269 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 50,268 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 37,063 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 YJX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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