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KF51 BFM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,081 mi
Last recorded122,081 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,081 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,050 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 99,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,080 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 98,080 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 83,336 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 83,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,954 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,215 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 69,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 664,532 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 64,532 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,589 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 57,589 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 54,066 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 54,066 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,283 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 50,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 47,120 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 47,110 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,302 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 43,281 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,187 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 BFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BFM, 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 BFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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