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KB51 BSU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,322 mi
Last recorded107,322 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 BSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 107,322 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both brakepipes from front to rear are corroded at numerous points

complete exhaust system corroded and has slight leak at front flexi pipe and rear silencer

Pass 5 Dec 2015 98,063 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Front flexi exhaust pipe corroded and leaking slightly

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both corroded (3.5.1b)

both brakepipes at front to rear are corroded

both front and rear coil springs corroded

slight play on both front inner steering arms.

Fail 5 Dec 2015 98,063 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Front flexi exhaust pipe corroded and leaking slightly

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both corroded (3.5.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both brakepipes at front to rear are corroded

both front and rear coil springs corroded

slight play on both front inner steering arms.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,343 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 87,301 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 87,301 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 79,450 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 70,349 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 70,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2011 62,992 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 May 2010 57,828 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 50,078 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 45,656 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 45,656 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,022 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 38,022 miles

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

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

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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KB51 BSU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KB51 BSU, 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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KB51 BSU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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