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KF51 EEX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,601 mi
Last recorded72,601 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 EEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 72,601 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

eml light on

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,159 miles

Drivers seat belt retracts slow

E.C.U light on

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,643 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges,cracked,splitting and getting low

n/s/r tyre cracked,splitting and getting low

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges,cracking and getting low

o/s/r tyre cracked,splitting and getting low

rear shockers corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2014 58,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mid section badly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges,cracked,splitting and getting low

n/s/r tyre cracked,splitting and getting low

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges,cracking and getting low

o/s/r tyre cracked,splitting and getting low

rear shockers corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 51,170 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 51,170 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,636 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,099 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 42,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,670 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 36,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 31,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,888 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 27,811 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,501 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,508 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 EEX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EEX, 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 EEX registered?

KF51 EEX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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