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KL51 YKU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,165 mi
Last recorded66,165 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 YKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 66,165 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes . splitting slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shockers both mounts / bearings slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks and anti freeze water leak signs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both bottoms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle both hanger brackets corroded and both sills corroded at ends and car under side corroded in places

Pass 2 Sep 2024 65,296 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock both mounts / bearings slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks and anti freeze water leak signs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes . splitting slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both bottoms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle both hanger brackets corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,173 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker mounts / bearings slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks and anti freeze water leak signs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s/r and n/s/r shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle both hanger brackets corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 62,895 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker mount / bearing slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks and anti freeze water leak signs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s/r and n/s/r shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 61,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread area cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks and anti freeze water leak signs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/r and o/s/r shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,478 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 59,478 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 55,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket broken ( no movement in lamp )

Nearside Front Slight movement in top strut mount.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Slight movement in top strut mount.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 55,980 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested due to part of exhaust has broken and is missing. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively And split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively And split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket broken ( no movement in lamp )

Nearside Front Slight movement in top strut mount.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Slight movement in top strut mount.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 52,022 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,818 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes greased.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 48,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

All brake hose ferrules corroded.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes greased.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,509 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,990 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 36,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,168 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,608 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 24,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,326 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,175 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 18,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,956 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 YKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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