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KF51 OAX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,450 mi
Last recorded118,450 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 118,450 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 118,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 118,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2X brake pipes as marked (3.6.B.2c)

EML is on

Nearside front sub frame mounting corroded

long handbrake travel

nearside mirror cover missing

offside headlight is dull

play in offside front top mounting

severe engine oil leaks

Pass 14 Apr 2015 114,802 miles

engine oil leaks

nearside headlight lens has faded ,slightly effecting beam image

Pass 23 Apr 2014 106,050 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre outer sidewall perrished

Pass 22 Feb 2013 101,734 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,690 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 84,411 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,582 miles

advise corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Fail 30 Apr 2010 73,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,950 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 63,950 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,253 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,088 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 31,988 miles

N/S steering rack gaiter weeping

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 OAX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OAX, 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 OAX registered?

KF51 OAX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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