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KF51 CFV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

155,705 mi
Last recorded155,705 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 155,705 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r tyre perishing just in limits

oil leak

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2017 145,322 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2017 145,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 138,677 miles

ENGINE GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

Offside Front TYRE EDGE WORN

Rear TYRE TREAD SPLITING

Fail 6 Sep 2016 138,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

ENGINE GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

Offside Front TYRE EDGE WORN

Rear TYRE TREAD SPLITING

Pass 20 Aug 2015 127,400 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 127,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

EXHAUST CORRODED.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 116,019 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r road rim metal.

surface rust on brake pipes.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 116,019 miles

n/s/r road rim metal.

surface rust on brake pipes.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 112,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 112,655 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 105,810 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 105,643 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 97,537 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 91,535 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s mirror cracked.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 93,027 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 87,040 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 87,040 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 77,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,474 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 65,657 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 65,642 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres low on tread and offside front worn on inner edge.Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.Rear silencer in poor condition.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,282 miles

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2006 50,282 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres cracked

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 CFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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