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KF51 BNL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

123,167 mi
Last recorded123,167 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 BNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 123,167 miles

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 120,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 117,698 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 117,698 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 114,664 miles

Corrosion around fuel filler neck

Fail 24 Jan 2022 114,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 112,149 miles

Oi leak from engine

Security of OS headlamp

Fail 1 Feb 2021 112,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 110,168 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 110,168 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 107,595 miles

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))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 107,595 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 105,283 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 105,283 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 101,801 miles

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 101,801 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,591 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 95,591 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 91,287 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 91,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,130 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)

Oil leaks

Slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipes

Vehicle tested wet

offside front brake hose ferrell corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,049 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2011 72,619 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 72,575 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,564 miles

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

both outersillsfitted

Pass 11 Nov 2009 61,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,916 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,060 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,065 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 36,623 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 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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