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KF51 AHL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

142,204 mi
Last recorded142,204 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 AHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 142,204 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 133,937 miles

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

General Underside Corrosion

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2020 133,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2019 125,891 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 125,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (4.2.3 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 117,126 miles

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 117,125 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front To rear At Rear Sections (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 107,289 miles

oil leak at engine various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 107,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak at engine various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,696 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread various metal brake pipes corroded exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,194 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Jul 2015 88,194 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,761 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,569 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 75,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,352 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 72,352 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 68,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,970 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 65,288 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 65,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 6,216 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 62,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,135 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,171 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,465 miles

n/s/f brake pipe rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2005 42,906 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KF51 AHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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