MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,322 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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.
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.
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)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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