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KF51 AVK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,951 mi
Last recorded151,951 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 151,951 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 151,951 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 134,982 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 121,342 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 121,342 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 112,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine has a bad oil leak.

nearside front top suspension mount is slightly worn.

nearside rear light is damaged.

offside front top suspension mount is slightly worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 112,676 miles

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

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)

engine has a bad oil leak.

nearside front top suspension mount is slightly worn.

nearside rear light is damaged.

offside front top suspension mount is slightly worn.

Fail 11 Jun 2007 96,616 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f tops suspension mount has slight movement.

o/s/f top suspension mount has slight movement.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 96,616 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f tops suspension mount has slight movement.

o/s/f top suspension mount has slight movement.

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 AVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AVK, 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 AVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2001.

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