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KF51 BBN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,817 mi
Last recorded119,817 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 119,817 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 106,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ubcc

Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,121 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all under body corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2021 90,121 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all under body corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 72,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s central outer subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front heavy surface corrosion on brake and suspension components

Front slight play in n/s and o/s upper mountings

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing on inside

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2020 72,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s central outer subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front heavy surface corrosion on brake and suspension components

Front slight play in n/s and o/s upper mountings

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing on inside

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 71,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear subframe bush perished & slight movement.

Slight movement in front suspension top mounts

corrosion on exhaust boxes

Fail 6 Dec 2019 71,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear subframe bush perished & slight movement.

Slight movement in front suspension top mounts

corrosion on exhaust boxes

Pass 26 Nov 2018 69,602 miles

Front slight play in top suspension mounts n/s and o/s

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear subframe bush has slightly perished and has movement

exhaust centre and rear box corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,888 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 68,878 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2017 67,478 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2016 65,807 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,993 miles

exhaust deteriorated

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,356 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,810 miles

back box deterioring

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,044 miles

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

Offside door mirror cover damaged .

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 54,044 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror cover damaged .

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,672 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,044 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 46,044 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 42,469 miles

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

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 20 Dec 2005 37,625 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 BBN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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