MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR and OSR hose to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Beam mounting bracket/ hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Corrosion around fuel filler
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
OS headlamp security
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF center mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OSR, Hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion to fuel filler neck. Body panel, non structural
NS rear suspension mounting plate (Rear beam) heavily corroded. Replacement advised
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Washers
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes. Hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion top NSR quarter panel around fuel filler neck. Non prescribed area
EML indicates a fault
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel filler hose requires attention. Jubilee clips corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in OSF strut top mount
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes. Hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion top NSR quarter panel around fuel filler neck. Non prescribed area
EML indicates a fault
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel filler hose requires attention. Jubilee clips corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in OSF strut top mount
Corrosion around fuel filler neck
Brake performance not tested OSR pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn And boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Corrosion around fuel filler neck
Oi leak from engine
Security of OS headlamp
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oi leak from engine
Rear exhaust rubber missing
Security of OS headlamp
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mount on back box missing
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))
Wipers deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Wipers deteriorated
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mount on back box missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Plastic sill covers present at time of test
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes [main and from limit valve] (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Plastic sill covers present at time of test
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes [main and from limit valve] (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
Olastic sill covers present at time of test
One rear exhaust mounting missing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
Olastic sill covers present at time of test
One rear exhaust mounting missing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
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)
Oil leaks
Slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipes
Vehicle tested wet
offside front brake hose ferrell corroded
front tyres wearing on edges
Front 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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front 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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both outersillsfitted
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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KF51 BNL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 BNL, 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 BNL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2001.
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