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KF51 BVU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,036 mi
Last recorded72,036 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,036 miles

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

Nearside Front road wheel damaged outer rim

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on walls

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limits on inner edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking on walls

Rear both rear coil springs corroded

cover sills fitted

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2018 72,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front road wheel damaged outer rim

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on walls

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limits on inner edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking on walls

Rear both rear coil springs corroded

cover sills fitted

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,501 miles

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes covered with grease in places

drivers door mirror cover missing

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside front wheel rim damaged

oil around engine

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 18 Dec 2017 63,501 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from rear compensator to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes covered with grease in places

drivers door mirror cover missing

eml light on

exhaust rear box joint heavily deteriorated recommend replacement

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside front wheel rim damaged

oil around engine

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 22 Dec 2016 58,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Dec 2016 58,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight engine oil leak from o/s

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,924 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center and rear exhaust corroded.

nearside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,406 miles

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

near side mirror housing damaged

near side rear tyre perishing

off side front tyre worn inner edge

poor head lamp aim both head lights

slight play steering arm off side

Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 7 Dec 2011 46,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 46,180 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,772 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,927 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,004 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,024 miles

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

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

front gearbox mount starting to split

Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 30,169 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 BVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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