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KF51 BVT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,365 mi
Last recorded124,365 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 BVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 124,365 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 108,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear adult belt

Pass 23 May 2014 96,190 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 96,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 88,345 miles

advise both rear tyres have slight cracking on outer wall

advise centre exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 82,261 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 82,161 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 73,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 73,322 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 65,570 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 58,171 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 54,660 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 49,883 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 45,262 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 BVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BVT, 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 BVT registered?

KF51 BVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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