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KF51 AZJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,603 mi
Last recorded162,603 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 AZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 162,603 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

brake pipe to o/s/f flexi hose corroded

fuel pipes from front to rear corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 162,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

brake pipe to o/s/f flexi hose corroded

fuel pipes from front to rear corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 156,134 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 156,134 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 147,447 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 147,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 130,726 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 130,722 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2011 112,094 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 112,094 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 97,910 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 97,910 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,244 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front o/s tyre worn

handbrake cable starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Jun 2010 91,244 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front o/s tyre worn

handbrake cable starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Dec 2008 67,025 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

eml warning light staying on

Fail 24 Dec 2008 67,025 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

eml warning light staying on

Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,816 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

slight free play in front top strut bushes all starring and suspension bushes all starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,234 miles

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

n/s/f +o/s/f top sus boshes worn

Pass 8 Nov 2005 33,734 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 AZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AZJ, 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 AZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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