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KC51 XBF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,093 mi
Last recorded145,093 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 XBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 145,093 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 145,093 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 137,903 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 137,882 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 130,718 miles

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

engine warning light on

wipers do not atomatically park in correct position.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 130,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

engine warning light on

n/s/@/o/s front wiper rubbers split

Pass 8 Nov 2011 118,104 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated

o/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2011 118,013 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated

o/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2010 110,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 110,310 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 100,375 miles

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

exhaust rusty

play in both front top strut mounts

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Nov 2008 90,587 miles

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

slight play in both front suspension legs top mountings

Fail 4 Nov 2008 90,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play in both front suspension legs top mountings

Pass 5 Dec 2007 77,568 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 77,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 53,296 miles

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

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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KC51 XBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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