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ExpiredMileage
161,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front cv gaiters leaking grease
corrosion in underbody/arches etc, shocks corroded
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
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))
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))
o/s cv gaiter deteriorated. some lift in front sus. leg tops
wide spread surface corrosion in underbody and brake pipes etc
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
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
some rust in brake pipes and coil springs
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
headlamps fogged.steel brake pipes have some rust
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
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
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
mirror covers missing.rear steel brake pipes have some corrosion.rear exhaust joint corroded
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)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
o/s mirror damaged.
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.
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)
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)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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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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