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KF51 BDO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,915 mi
Last recorded139,915 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 BDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 139,915 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 139,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 127,851 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre is out of shape.

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

Fail 16 May 2011 127,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre is out of shape.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 125,195 miles

Engine has oil leak.

Front brake discs are worn,advise to change.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has edges worn,advise to change.

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre is out of shape on inner edge,advise to change.

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 125,195 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs are worn,advise to change.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has edges worn,advise to change.

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre is out of shape on inner edge,advise to change.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 118,209 miles

Both front brake discs are worn.

Nearside front brake has slight bind.

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall,advise to change.

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

Offside front brake has slight bind.

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

Pass 20 May 2010 105,283 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 105,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 96,011 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 96,011 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,982 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 81,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 68,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre outer edge on legal limit

Pass 11 Sep 2006 60,414 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KF51 BDO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BDO, 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 BDO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2001.

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