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KF51 BUE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,492 mi
Last recorded92,492 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 92,492 miles

Engine light on

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,907 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 87,862 miles

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

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

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,599 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front / rear tyres different size /axles

Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,744 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,775 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 65,775 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 50,985 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 39,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2004 30,215 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 BUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BUE, 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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What year was KF51 BUE registered?

KF51 BUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is KF51 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF51 BUE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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