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KF51 AFX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,058 mi
Last recorded143,058 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 AFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 143,058 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 143,058 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 131,079 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 121,923 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2013 121,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 113,239 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 107,826 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 101,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 92,667 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 92,665 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2008 84,406 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 84,406 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 73,005 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 59,107 miles

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

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

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 AFX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AFX, 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 AFX registered?

KF51 AFX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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