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KF51 BVS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,643 mi
Last recorded138,643 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 BVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 138,643 miles

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

3. Nearside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

4. Nearside front tyre near legal limits and is worn on inside edge, not to cords at time of test.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 138,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

3. Nearside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

4. Nearside front tyre near legal limits and is worn on inside edge, not to cords at time of test.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 126,181 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 126,181 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 111,261 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 111,261 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 103,059 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,809 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 92,977 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,830 miles

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

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

exhaust system very corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 84,686 miles

both front tyres close to limit....

play at n/s & o/s/f strut top mounts.....

Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,302 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 77,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 68,630 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 54,855 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 BVS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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