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KL51 YKO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,584 mi
Last recorded110,584 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 110,584 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2020 110,583 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing trapped under seat (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 114,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 104,735 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pipes greased

Pass 31 May 2018 98,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 95,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Oct 2017 95,311 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,139 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes have been covered in underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tread starting to crack on both edges

Fail 7 Jul 2016 92,139 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes have been covered in underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tread starting to crack on both edges

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,443 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 84,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,242 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,377 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 60,376 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,992 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,037 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,846 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 40,635 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,843 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 24,601 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 YKO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

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

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