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KF51 BVA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,350 mi
Last recorded134,350 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 BVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 134,350 miles

Front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake discs and pads slightly worn

underneath slightly rusted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 120,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 109,326 miles

eml light on

Fail 11 Nov 2014 109,101 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml light on

offside rear brake disc surface reduced by rust

Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,888 miles

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

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

heatshield loose above rear exhaust

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 13 Nov 2013 98,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

heatshield loose above rear exhaust

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2012 89,748 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 89,497 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 82,963 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 75,599 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 66,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 66,493 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 62,560 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 55,994 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 55,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 BVA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BVA, 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 BVA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 2001.

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