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KF51 COU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,482 mi
Last recorded102,482 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 102,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 102,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 88,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 88,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger corroded/holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both strut top mountings worn.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,563 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,400 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 73,803 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 73,801 miles

front brake application uneven os heavy to opperate (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,016 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 73,016 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,589 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,077 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,864 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,378 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,647 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,530 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 40,316 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 COU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 COU, 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 COU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2001.

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