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CA51 KNL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 KNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 132,173 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 115,612 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 111,318 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2010 103,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 92,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 82,495 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 73,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,481 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 125,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 114,835 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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CA51 KNL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 71,271 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 CA51 KNL, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA51 KNL registered?

CA51 KNL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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