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KF51 AWA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

133,806 mi
Last recorded133,806 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 AWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 133,806 miles

top mounts slight movement-brake pipes covered in substance

Pass 10 Nov 2012 130,088 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 130,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 125,680 miles

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

center exhaust rattling inside

Fail 18 Nov 2011 125,680 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)

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

center exhaust rattling inside

Fail 16 Feb 2011 118,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 118,747 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 107,463 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 107,463 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 97,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 97,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 87,810 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 87,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 73,894 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 73,894 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 58,918 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 58,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 AWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AWA, 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 AWA registered?

KF51 AWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2001.

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