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KF51 EYJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

109,033 mi
Last recorded109,033 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 EYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 109,033 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear brake pipe to callipers corroded

o/s/f headlight deterioated

Fail 9 Nov 2013 169,033 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear brake pipe to callipers corroded

o/s/f headlight deterioated

Pass 15 Nov 2012 101,688 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres weaing low

emission test passed but blue smoke emited intermitantly

mill light on

o/s headlamp lens slighty discoloured

Fail 15 Nov 2012 101,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres weaing low

emission test passed but blue smoke emited intermitantly

mill light on

o/s headlamp lens slighty discoloured

Pass 24 Nov 2011 99,319 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 99,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 93,957 miles

both front headlight lenses faded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 93,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front headlight lenses faded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 87,572 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 87,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 25 Oct 2007 65,400 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 65,400 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,936 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 54,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 45,027 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 45,027 miles

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

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

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 EYJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 EYJ, 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 EYJ registered?

KF51 EYJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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