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KL51 YKZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,832 mi
Last recorded161,832 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 161,832 miles

both front cv gaiters leaking grease

corrosion in underbody/arches etc, shocks corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 161,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front cv gaiters leaking grease

corrosion in underbody/arches etc, shocks corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 160,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 160,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 155,759 miles

o/s cv gaiter deteriorated. some lift in front sus. leg tops

wide spread surface corrosion in underbody and brake pipes etc

Fail 6 Mar 2019 155,757 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s cv gaiter deteriorated. some lift in front sus. leg tops

wide spread surface corrosion in underbody and brake pipes etc

Pass 7 Mar 2018 150,989 miles

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

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

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

some rust on brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2017 146,133 miles

some rust in brake pipes and coil springs

Fail 8 Mar 2017 146,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

some rust in brake pipes and coil springs

Pass 2 Mar 2016 140,626 miles

headlamps fogged.steel brake pipes have some rust

Pass 3 Mar 2015 136,111 miles

head lights slightly faded

rear shocks rusty

slight damage to n/s mirror

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

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

coil springs rusty

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

slight wear in front top mounts

Pass 10 Mar 2014 131,432 miles

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

o/s mirror cover missing.steel brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2014 131,431 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s mirror cover missing.steel brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2013 125,987 miles

mirror covers missing.rear steel brake pipes have some corrosion.rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 120,392 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 114,820 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 114,817 miles

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

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

o/s mirror damaged.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 109,055 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 103,397 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 103,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 97,384 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 97,373 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 86,429 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 86,429 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YKZ, 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 YKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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