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BK51 KYX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,369 mi
Last recorded187,369 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 KYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 187,369 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 118,117 miles

Front brake discs scored at inner faces

Front to rear brake piping corroded at mid sections

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing at edge

Offside Rear Brake disc pitted at inner face

Rear registration plate loose

Fail 17 Aug 2016 178,116 miles

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

Front brake discs scored at inner faces

Front to rear brake piping corroded at mid sections

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing at edge

Offside Rear Brake disc pitted at inner face

Rear registration plate loose

Pass 12 Aug 2015 172,619 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake disc inner faces are in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2015 172,619 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake disc inner faces are in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2014 167,272 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 161,431 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 159,557 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2012 159,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers slightly smearing screen

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2011 154,362 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

e.m. light comes on and off

front brake discs corroded and pitted rears some corrosion all brakes look like have spray or lubed ?

front engine mount bush excessively worn

Fail 19 Oct 2011 154,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

e.m. light comes on and off

front brake discs corroded and pitted rears some corrosion all brakes look like have spray or lubed ?

Pass 19 Oct 2010 151,705 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corriosion

Pass 16 Oct 2009 146,860 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 146,860 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 140,706 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 140,706 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 113,599 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 96,191 miles

front discs slighly corroded

front discs slighly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2005 74,995 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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BK51 KYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK51 KYX, 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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BK51 KYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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