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KF51 ERU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,169 mi
Last recorded82,169 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 ERU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 82,169 miles

discs worn, all tyres on limits, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, brakepipes corroded, springs corroded, play in rack

Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,433 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,166 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps deteriorated (patons poor )

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,947 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps are deteriorated - pattons are poor

Fail 15 Sep 2016 66,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking steel brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps are deteriorated - pattons are poor

Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,873 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 fronts (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot 2 front.top strut mounts (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,993 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 57,993 miles

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

rear exhaust box joint badly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,039 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 50,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres are perished (cracked)

damaged to windscreen outside swept area

exhaust back box outer skin and joint are badly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe under the arch is covered in grease

rear brake pipes on both sides of the veicle are corroded near the flexi hoses

Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front coil springs are corroded

exhaust back box outer skin and joint is corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are perished and tread depths are getting low on edges (2mm)

underside of vehicle is corroded in places

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,249 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 38,253 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,253 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,791 miles

offside headlamp slightly damp with water

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin slightly loose

Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,871 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 30,376 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 ERU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ERU, 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 ERU registered?

KF51 ERU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KF51 ERU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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