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KF51 EBC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,688 mi
Last recorded117,688 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 117,688 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 104,244 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 104,244 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 93,373 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 83,950 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 83,950 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 73,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 73,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,190 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2007 52,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs worn

nearside rear brake pipe surface corrosion

offside front brake pipe surface corrosion

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,141 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2006 44,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2005 36,287 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

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 EBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EBC, 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 EBC registered?

KF51 EBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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