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KF51 RKU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,528 mi
Last recorded128,528 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 RKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 128,528 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 128,528 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Come on when brake pedal depressed (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 120,144 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2015 120,144 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2014 109,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S SUSPENSION TOP STRUT BEARING SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,139 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded.

rear pads difficult to assess appear low.

sills covered.

slight m/ment o/s upper strut (when vehicle raised)

washers poor.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 88,539 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 76,946 miles

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

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

O/S REAR TYRE TREAD CRACKED/SPLIT. N/S FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL SCUFFED

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 76,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

O/S REAR TYRE TREAD CRACKED/SPLIT. N/S FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL SCUFFED

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,240 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 68,240 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 58,671 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 58,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,502 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 53,502 miles

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

nearside front and both rears in poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2006 38,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,854 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 RKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

KF51 RKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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