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KF51 CFA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,719 mi
Last recorded81,719 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,719 miles

Exhaust system starting to rust

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

Nearside Rear Fuel filter starting to rust

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 81,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system starting to rust

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

Nearside Rear Fuel filter starting to rust

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 25 May 2015 78,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 76,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front headlamp cloudy

Offside front tyre worn 2mm on inner tread with severe inner shoulder wear

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight seepage of fluid

Pass 8 Jun 2013 75,571 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2013 75,571 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,010 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,679 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 69,614 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

offside steering arm slight movement

Pass 14 Jun 2010 58,471 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 58,471 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to crack

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,738 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 46,673 miles

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 42,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 35,743 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 CFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 CFA, 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 CFA registered?

KF51 CFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2001.

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