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KF51 AMU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 AMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 98,176 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 98,176 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 87,308 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 87,308 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,525 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 74,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,843 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 62,785 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Advice n/side rear tyre starting to crack.

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,118 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 60,118 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,246 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 57,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light is on

rear wiper is torn

service light is on

Pass 9 Mar 2007 53,706 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 50,790 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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 AMU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AMU, 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 AMU registered?

KF51 AMU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2001.

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