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KF51 AYL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,908 mi
Last recorded154,908 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 154,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 150,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 142,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 136,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 129,640 miles

Condition of rear number plate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 115,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 115,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 101,189 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear compensator to rear flexi in poor surface condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2009 101,189 miles

nearside rear compensator to rear flexi in poor surface condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2008 89,147 miles

slight movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,539 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Osr tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 77,539 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Osr tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 65,000 miles

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

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 AYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AYL, 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 AYL registered?

KF51 AYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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