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KF51 CGU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,317 mi
Last recorded126,317 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 CGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 126,317 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 111,605 miles

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

Underside of vehicle has signs or corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2018 111,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Underside of vehicle has signs or corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2017 101,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both From Load Compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Poor Condition/ Perished & Split Tread

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Parking Brake Cables Deteriorated/ Corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 101,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both From Load Compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wingmirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Poor Condition/ Perished & Split Tread

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Parking Brake Cables Deteriorated/ Corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,506 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 79,689 miles

fuel filter corroded.

n/s mirror cracked.

n/s/f tyre low on edges. 185/65/15.

rear exhaust corroded/ weak and leaking.

various underside surface corrosion.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 79,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

fuel filter corroded.

n/s mirror cracked.

n/s/f tyre low on edges. 185/65/15.

rear exhaust corroded/ weak and leaking.

various underside surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,195 miles

n/s/r tyre is perished and in poor condition

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2014 70,195 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre is perished and in poor condition

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 63,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre cracking (attention required)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2013 63,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre cracking (attention required)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,096 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 58,096 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s rear tyre wall starting to deteriate

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,980 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 54,945 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,242 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 49,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,173 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,383 miles

n/s and o/s front brake pipes coroded

possible power steering leak rack is damp unable tobe sure possible engine oil

Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,086 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 29,271 miles

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

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 CGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CGU, 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 CGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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