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KF51 EKW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,089 mi
Last recorded114,089 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 EKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 114,089 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 114,088 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 110,719 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 110,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2013 108,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 108,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 105,240 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 105,181 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 100,470 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 100,432 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 100,412 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 100,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 93,550 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 93,458 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FUEL LINE INSECURE O/S OF ENGINE BAY

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 83,339 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 83,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,053 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 66,067 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 66,013 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,090 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 59,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 52,412 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 EKW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EKW, 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 EKW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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