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KF51 CSO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,050 mi
Last recorded163,050 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 CSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 163,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 163,045 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (Centre Clamp) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Faded lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Faded lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 158,693 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 158,431 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 149,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 139,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear [at rear] and behind fuel filter; corrosion becoming excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Front flexible section exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front brake pipe across bulk head poorly routed

Offside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded and incomplete

oil leak at sump area

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 139,775 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear[at rear] and behind fuel filter ; corrosion becoming excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Front flexible section exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front brake pipe across bulk head poorly routed

Offside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded and incomplete

oil leak at sump area

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 130,456 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 115,164 miles

both head light paterns poor

Pass 3 Nov 2012 101,502 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 101,502 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 92,837 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 86,108 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 74,515 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,051 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 62,588 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 62,588 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 56,990 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

corrosion on exhaust and heavy corrosion rear box

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 24 Nov 2005 43,250 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

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 CSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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