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KF51 BPV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,393 mi
Last recorded165,393 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 BPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 165,393 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 161,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 155,786 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 148,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front across rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and inner sill maybe corrosion under side skirt (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and flat spots on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and maybe corrosion under side skirt (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre flat spots on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear nearside and offside brakes slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front subframe retaining nuts and bolts corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2017 148,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front across rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and inner sill maybe corrosion under side skirt (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and flat spots on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and maybe corrosion under side skirt (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre flat spots on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear nearside and offside brakes slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front subframe retaining nuts and bolts corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 141,148 miles

Offside Front Inner track rod joint has slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2015 134,139 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 126,483 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 117,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 107,303 miles

front brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2011 96,980 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,843 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 70,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,800 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,453 miles

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre outer edge getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,184 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,717 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 BPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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