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KF51 BBU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,101 mi
Last recorded143,101 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 BBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 143,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 140,474 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 140,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 135,791 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 132,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded fron to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

front fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 132,008 miles

Emissions not tested engine missfiring badly (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded fron to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

front fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 127,013 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

inspection/service light on

Fail 18 Mar 2015 127,012 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 119,590 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 119,588 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 108,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 102,059 miles

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

front wiper blades split but still clears windscreen effectivly

Fail 27 Oct 2011 102,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wiper blades split but still clears windscreen effectivly

Pass 29 Oct 2010 91,796 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 91,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 79,779 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 79,779 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 67,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,726 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE PIPE ACROSS AXLE CORRODED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

Pass 17 Oct 2006 49,032 miles

Oil leak

REAR BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

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 BBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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