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KC51 XAF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,070 mi
Last recorded119,070 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 XAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 119,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainx2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2018 119,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainx2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,640 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,419 miles

** Engine oil level below minimum **

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear (7.1.2)

General corrosion to the underside including subframes and suspension components

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

brake pipes cleaned

Fail 13 Sep 2016 109,414 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

** Engine oil level below minimum **

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear (7.1.2)

General corrosion to the underside including subframes and suspension components

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,317 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 105,317 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,808 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front headlamps misted

Fail 24 Sep 2014 100,808 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front headlamps misted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 97,670 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 97,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 92,800 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn (rubber cracking)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 86,184 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 86,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 81,117 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 81,117 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 74,695 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 74,695 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 67,924 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,926 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 64,926 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,590 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2006 44,110 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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KC51 XAF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KC51 XAF, 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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KC51 XAF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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