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KF51 AUO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,956 mi
Last recorded122,956 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 AUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 122,956 miles

1 exhaust mount broken on backbox

1 horn mount broken

exhaust heat shield broken

oil leak

engine light on

Fail 2 Apr 2016 122,950 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery earth (1.9.2a)

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

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

exhaust heat shield broken

oil leak

engine light on

1 exhaust mount broken on backbox

1 horn mount broken

Pass 9 Apr 2015 118,071 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 118,071 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded centre & rear

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,958 miles

Both front headlights misty

Exhaust brackets corroded

Exhaust corroded

Fuel cap rubber seal perished

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 99,841 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 99,841 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,389 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 81,153 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 81,153 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,937 miles

1.Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 76,937 miles

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

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

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

1.Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 72,131 miles

2 screws in offside rear tyre 1 of which is in an area where repair would not be recommended

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

baffles loose in exhaust back box & blowing slightly from its joint with centre pipe

Fail 17 Sep 2009 72,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

2 screws in offside rear tyre 1 of which is in an area where repair would not be recommended

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

baffles loose in exhaust back box & blowing slightly from its joint with centre pipe

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,949 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 59,881 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 51,800 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
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KF51 AUO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AUO, 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 AUO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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