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KF51 CAV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,949 mi
Last recorded67,949 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 CAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,949 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 4 Jun 2016 67,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

front discs pitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,537 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s rear tyre wall is worn.

Fail 21 Nov 2014 67,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Joint between middle & rear sections of exhaust are heavily corroded & starting to break.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

Middle section of exhaust is corroded.

N/s rear tyre wall is worn.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 66,665 miles

Headlamps beam image is not very good.

O/s rear tyre is peishing & is close to the limit.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 66,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Headlamps beam image is not very good.

O/s rear tyre is peishing & is close to the limit.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,019 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

Metal brake pipes at rear & going to o/s front hose are corroding.

N/s front brake disc is corroding.

O/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.

Rear tyres are perishing.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 64,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system is corroded.

Metal brake pipes at rear & going to o/s front hose are corroding.

N/s front brake disc is corroding.

O/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.

Rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,885 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,129 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Nov 2010 62,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,975 miles

Engine management light on.

N/s front tyre is on the limit of wear.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 58,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine management light on.

N/s front tyre is on the limit of wear.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 53,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,252 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 38,366 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 6 Dec 2005 31,694 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 CAV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CAV, 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 CAV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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