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KF51 AYK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,356 mi
Last recorded167,356 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 167,356 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 152,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 160,946 miles

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

centre and rear exhausts deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2013 160,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

centre and rear exhausts deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2012 132,635 miles

near side rear tyre tread distorted

Pass 12 Nov 2011 121,696 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 107,417 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 107,417 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 94,293 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 8 Nov 2008 82,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 69,740 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 69,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 57,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 44,641 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 AYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF51 AYK registered?

KF51 AYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is KF51 AYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF51 AYK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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