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KF51 NWS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,922 mi
Last recorded87,922 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 87,922 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

metal brake pipes masked with excessive underseal,unable to check properly

nearside front head light slightly condensated

offside & nearside rear brake flexible hoses ferrules masked with excessive underseal,unable to check properly

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 87,921 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

metal brake pipes masked with excessive underseal,unable to check properly

nearside front head light slightly condensated

offside & nearside rear brake flexible hoses ferrules masked with excessive underseal,unable to check properly

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

scuff from offside & nearside front

Pass 19 Oct 2011 87,824 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Metal brake pipes masked with excessive underseal,unble to check properly.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside & nearside rear brake flexible hoses ferrules masked with excessive underseal,unable to check properly.

Oil leak

noise from rear brakes

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

scuff from offside & nearside front

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc inner face corroded not excessive

nearside rear side wall starting to split

Fail 5 Oct 2010 73,852 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc inner face corroded not excessive

nearside rear side wall starting to split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,718 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,186 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,614 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)

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 NWS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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