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KF51 BPE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,205 mi
Last recorded88,205 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,205 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 86,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible section outer mesh is deteriorating

offside mirror backing is missing

Pass 13 Jun 2020 84,679 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 brake pipes going to rear heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ON LIMIT NOW (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner inner tie rod end has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 82,735 miles

nearside & offside front metal brake pipes corroding at securing clips

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroding at securing clips

nearside & offside rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges of tread

nearside front headlamp deteriorating

offside front mirror cover missing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2018 80,923 miles

Offside mirror case missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer deteriorated ON LIMIT NOW (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front cracking in tread and worn smooth outer edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear tyres cracking in treads nearside and offside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake load sensing valve stiff

oil residue engine areas

wiper linkage deteriorating nearside and offside

Fail 16 Jun 2018 80,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer deteriorated ON LIMIT NOW (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front cracking in tread and worn smooth outer edge

Offside mirror case missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear tyres cracking in treads nearside and offside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake load sensing valve stiff

oil residue engine areas

wiper linkage deteriorating nearside and offside

Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are cracking in tread

offside mirror casing missing

oil residue at nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 17 Jun 2017 78,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are cracking in tread

offside mirror casing missing

oil residue at nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,263 miles

both front headlamps deteriorating

front & rear metal brakes pipes corroding

offside front door mirror cover missing

slight play in both front top mount bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,881 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front tyre has light cuts in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,282 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/front to rear brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 11 Jun 2013 67,191 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

o/s/f door mirror housing missing

signs of corrosion to to rear exhaust

Fail 10 Jun 2013 67,177 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

o/s/f door mirror housing missing

signs of corrosion to to rear exhaust

Pass 16 Jun 2012 63,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,029 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres side walls cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,990 miles

rear tyres side wall cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2009 55,246 miles

rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2009 55,246 miles

rear tyre side walls cracking

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,646 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,350 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 41,436 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KF51 BPE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BPE, 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 BPE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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