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KF51 NKC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,755 mi
Last recorded90,755 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,173 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 89,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 87,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

center to rear exhaust joint corroded

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 60,355 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,098 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 53,571 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,571 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,034 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON TREAD

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,165 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM COMPENSATOR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,023 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,899 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,384 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 32,384 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 26,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front hub cap missing

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,423 miles

nearside front hub cap missing

Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,770 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 NKC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NKC, 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 NKC registered?

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

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