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KF51 MXE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,948 mi
Last recorded112,948 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 MXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 112,948 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 112,948 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 104,352 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 104,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 95,194 miles

brake pipe from comp to n/s rear hose corroding also metal part on o/s front hose

number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Jan 2009 95,186 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake pipe from comp to n/s rear hose corroding also metal part on o/s front hose

number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jan 2008 84,904 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 84,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,259 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 81,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 79,298 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 MXE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 MXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KF51 MXE?

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What year was KF51 MXE registered?

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

Is KF51 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF51 MXE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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