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KF51 NFY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,621 mi
Last recorded137,621 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 NFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 137,621 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant weep @ Radiator area

Fail 10 Apr 2018 137,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor box section (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant weep @ Radiator area

Pass 6 Apr 2017 133,352 miles

head lamp covers in poor condition

rear chassis rusty

rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 12 Apr 2016 128,615 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wiper-blades starting to perish

Fail 12 Apr 2016 128,615 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wiper-blades starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2015 123,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 117,523 miles

steel brake pipes @ rear rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2013 110,983 miles

exhaust flexy in poor condition

n/s/rear tyre tred low

Fail 11 Apr 2013 110,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust flexy in poor condition

n/s/rear tyre tred low

Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,508 miles

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

brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 97,515 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 97,512 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,962 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,349 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 83,349 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 78,557 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 78,557 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 70,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,342 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 61,342 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 NFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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