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KF51 DWL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,231 mi
Last recorded73,231 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 73,231 miles

slight leak from steering rack area

temp repair made to n/s wing mirror cover

Pass 19 Aug 2024 71,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both main (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2023 68,099 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 66,471 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,858 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 64,858 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury exterior mirror sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,440 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,933 miles

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,628 miles

both front top strut mounts have slight movement

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,783 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,060 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 60,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,248 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,267 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 54,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,611 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,894 miles

slight play developing n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,342 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,812 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,085 miles

front brake pads due for replacement.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 26,579 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 DWL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KF51 DWL?

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What year was KF51 DWL registered?

KF51 DWL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is KF51 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF51 DWL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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