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KF51 HCU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,228 mi
Last recorded90,228 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 85,847 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,637 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 75,601 miles

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,679 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,131 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 58,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,724 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,818 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,446 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,490 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 33,539 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,946 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,098 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 20,598 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 HCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

KF51 HCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is KF51 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF51 HCU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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