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KF51 BZT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,255 mi
Last recorded90,255 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 BZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,255 miles

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

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,794 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Fail 3 Jan 2014 85,794 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Fail 28 Dec 2012 81,454 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

all tyres worn on inner edge

battery insecure

engine man. light on

Pass 7 Jan 2012 76,288 miles

Engine Management Light On

both metal brake pipes to front flexis rusty

metal brake pipe from limiter to n/s/r flexi rusty

metal brake pipe to o/s/r flexi rusty

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2012 76,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both metal brake pipes to front flexis rusty

metal brake pipe from limiter to n/s/r flexi rusty

metal brake pipe to o/s/r flexi rusty

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,933 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 71,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2009 65,961 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 65,961 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,195 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 53,225 miles

n/s/f strut top play

Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,637 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 42,512 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 BZT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 BZT, 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 BZT registered?

KF51 BZT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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The MOT history for KF51 BZT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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