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KF51 NWK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,154 mi
Last recorded142,154 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 142,154 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 142,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 135,066 miles

exhaust system is deteriorated

oil leak

wipers manually parked

Pass 15 Jan 2015 125,529 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 125,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 113,969 miles

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

offsides rear tyre age cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2014 113,968 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offsides rear tyre age cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2013 102,466 miles

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

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Fail 18 Jan 2013 102,466 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Fail 1 Feb 2012 91,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2012 91,026 miles

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

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2011 83,856 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 83,856 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 76,087 miles

some corrosion on nearside and offside front brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,533 miles

kerbing damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 Jan 2009 66,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

kerbing damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,657 miles

water vapour in offside headlight

Fail 28 Jan 2008 56,657 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

water vapour in offside headlight

Pass 25 Jan 2007 46,776 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,222 miles

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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 NWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NWK, 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 NWK registered?

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

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