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KF51 EYM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,025 mi
Last recorded87,025 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 EYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,025 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 87,025 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,041 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,723 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 72,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 57,967 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2007 43,549 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 43,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 43,524 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,517 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2006 36,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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 EYM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EYM, 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 EYM registered?

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

Is KF51 EYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF51 EYM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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