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KF51 MVJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,068 mi
Last recorded143,068 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 MVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 143,068 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

corrosion in some brake pipes ,limited vision on exact condition due to underseal etc

Fail 4 Dec 2021 142,050 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sub-frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor rusty condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 140,605 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 138,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front chassis corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2018 136,656 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 134,974 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2016 133,105 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 131,068 miles

corrosion in both front brake pipes,advise renewing asap

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 18 Nov 2014 128,141 miles

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

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

slight perishing to n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2013 124,772 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 116,705 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 106,967 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Slight dampness at steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2010 97,074 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 87,549 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 87,549 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,135 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged

offside inner cv gator split

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Oct 2008 77,135 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside door mirror damaged

offside inner cv gator split

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2007 64,045 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 64,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 54,868 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 54,868 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 42,614 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 42,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KF51 MVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

KF51 MVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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