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KF51 BLJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,515 mi
Last recorded137,515 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 137,515 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front engine mount slightly perrished

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

off side disc back plate corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2022 136,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 134,465 miles

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

Offside Front disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front top mounts have slight play

slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2021 134,465 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front top mounts have slight play

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2020 132,157 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front top mounts have slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2019 130,359 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2018 126,988 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule VARIOUS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 125,539 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 125,539 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 124,269 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 121,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 119,175 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 119,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 115,604 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 115,604 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 108,996 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 108,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,268 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 98,268 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 87,598 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 87,598 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,830 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 62,630 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,344 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,827 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 BLJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BLJ, 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 BLJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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