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KF51 DFA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,680 mi
Last recorded48,680 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,680 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box in poor condition,slight seep from steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2013 48,680 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box in poor condition,slight seep from steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,835 miles

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

both headlights bit dim and poor patterns

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2012 44,835 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlights bit dim and poor patterns

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,041 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,687 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,643 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 18,734 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

advise exhaust back box casing split

advise front brake discs worn lipped

advise oil leak from sump

eml light on

Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,023 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,258 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 20,925 miles

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

spare tyre defective

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 DFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DFA, 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 DFA registered?

KF51 DFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 2001.

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