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KF51 BDX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,789 mi
Last recorded139,789 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 BDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 139,789 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 139,769 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Wipers do not park correctly

Fail 1 Oct 2013 131,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s headlamp slightly loose.

o/s/r coil spring corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 131,736 miles

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s headlamp slightly loose.

o/s/r coil spring corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 119,798 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 119,798 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 115,396 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 109,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 98,767 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 98,767 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 86,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2008 86,990 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2007 76,448 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 76,448 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 35,387 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 34,521 miles

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

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 BDX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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