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KF51 RRU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,326 mi
Last recorded118,326 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 RRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 118,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 115,058 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 115,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to the wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi t the wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 111,684 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,608 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 101,954 miles

exhaust rear silencer rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 97,133 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 92,745 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 92,745 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,810 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,486 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,431 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 66,672 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 57,928 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 54,045 miles

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Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 54,045 miles

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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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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KF51 RRU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RRU, 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 RRU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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