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KF51 BZC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,329 mi
Last recorded88,329 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 BZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 88,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 88,327 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid just ran out of fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 85,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across floorpan (1.1.11 (d) (i))

small oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Apr 2020 85,548 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken fitting, top (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across floorpan (1.1.11 (d) (i))

small oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Apr 2019 81,746 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leak (6.1.2 (a))

front flexi Constantine broken

Pass 4 May 2018 75,886 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 69,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

eml light on

Pass 18 May 2016 63,578 miles

Front both front top shocker top mounts slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,098 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 58,096 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,999 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2014 55,998 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,384 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 55,384 miles

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

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

it is always advisable to replace both springs on the same axle

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,942 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,089 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 50,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 49,256 miles

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

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

front inner pads look low

play in both front top strutt mounts-not considered excessive

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,199 miles

brake pipes rusty at front

movement in front strutt top mounts

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,264 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,927 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 37,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,097 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 28,895 miles

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 BZC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BZC, 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 BZC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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