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KF51 EKM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 EKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2020

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

EML lamp lit

Front lift/play in shock absorber top mounts

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 May 2019 126,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

headlamp beam images weak

reduced effort on rear service brake both sides

Pass 23 May 2018 123,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear wheel arches

headlamp patterns weak

Fail 23 May 2018 123,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear wheel arches

headlamp patterns weak

Pass 23 May 2017 120,079 miles

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

head lamp patterns weak

n/s/r tyres worn on edges

rear brake pipes corroded o/s and n/s

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 120,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

head lamp patterns weak

n/s/r tyres worn on edges

rear brake pipes corroded o/s and n/s

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 115,946 miles

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

exhaust very corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

headlamp patterns weak

Fail 27 May 2016 115,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust very corroded

headlamp patterns weak

Pass 28 May 2015 109,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre and rear exhaust very corroded

headlamp patterns weak

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 109,734 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre and rear exhaust very corroded

headlamp patterns weak

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 103,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion to brake pipes front to rears and both front

exhaust corroded centre and rear

Fail 22 May 2014 103,320 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes front to rears and both front

exhaust corroded centre and rear

Pass 16 May 2013 97,113 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust poor/corroded condition

headlamp beam patterns weak

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 89,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust corroded middle and rear

o/s headlamp weak beam pattern

Fail 1 May 2012 89,561 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded middle and rear

o/s headlamp weak beam pattern

Pass 26 May 2011 82,995 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 25 May 2011 82,979 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust system corroded

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2010 74,219 miles

rear exhaust corroded

steering rack n/s output slight play

Pass 19 May 2009 68,082 miles

exhaust rear box very corroded

Fail 19 May 2009 68,082 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust rear box very corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 63,101 miles

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2008 63,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML lamp on

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,644 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 48,798 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 EKM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EKM, 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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KF51 EKM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2001.

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