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KF51 NPV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,818 mi
Last recorded133,818 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 NPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 133,818 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fronts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 133,818 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fronts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 127,859 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 122,928 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 May 2018 122,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2017 114,840 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 107,649 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe too middle pipe clamp missing (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2016 107,646 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve too flexi and flexi too drum (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe too middle pipe clamp missing (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve too flexi and flixi too drum (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 104,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front top suspension mounts have play

exhaust flexi split and has slight leak of gasses

Pass 8 Sep 2014 104,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front top suspension mounts have play

exhaust flexi split and has slight leak of gasses

Pass 7 Sep 2013 96,964 miles

both front tyres starting to wear inner sides

Fail 6 Sep 2013 96,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear inner sides

Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,768 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 92,768 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,356 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Fail 3 Sep 2011 86,333 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 80,572 miles

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

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

advise exhaust rear section old and corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 73,547 miles

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

advise exhaust system old and corroded

advise surface corrosion front brake discs inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2009 73,547 miles

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

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

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

advise exhaust system old and corroded

advise surface corrosion front brake discs inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2008 68,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 68,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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
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KF51 NPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NPV, 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 NPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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