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KF51 ACY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,796 mi
Last recorded112,796 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 ACY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2018 112,796 miles

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and weakened

Offside Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear

Oil leak

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,315 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 94,332 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 94,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,266 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 67,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2013 67,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,918 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,724 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 52,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,301 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,903 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,598 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,162 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 41,162 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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KF51 ACY 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 KF51 ACY, 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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What year was KF51 ACY registered?

KF51 ACY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KF51 ACY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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