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KF51 DRX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,527 mi
Last recorded155,527 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 155,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad engine/gearbox oil leak, blowing back over rack/x mem etc

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2012 155,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad engine/gearbox oil leak, blowing back over rack/x mem etc

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 144,602 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play both front strut mounts

Pass 4 Nov 2010 131,369 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2009 117,707 miles

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

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

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Fail 6 Nov 2009 117,707 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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Pass 8 Nov 2008 102,401 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 83,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 65,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 DRX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

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

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