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KF51 BXD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,791 mi
Last recorded84,791 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 BXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,791 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,491 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 69,138 miles

Front Oil Leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 69,138 miles

Front Oil Leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,422 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,162 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 62,162 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyres cracking within tread area

offside rear tyre cracking within tread area

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,054 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,154 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,722 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 47,722 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,333 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 36,972 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,660 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 34,660 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 31,499 miles

N/S/F SHOCKER TOP AREA SLIGHT PLAY

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

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
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KF51 BXD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BXD, 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 BXD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2001.

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