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KF51 SKD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

186,380 mi
Last recorded186,380 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 186,380 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 180,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 167,257 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 152,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all brake pipes undersealed hard to inspect

Pass 6 Dec 2017 142,011 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes undersealed

Pass 29 Nov 2016 130,883 miles

all 4 tyres nearing limit

all brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Nov 2016 130,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 119,833 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 112,547 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 108,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 15 Dec 2012 105,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 105,577 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 98,371 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 92,264 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 92,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 77,958 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 77,954 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,759 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 63,758 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,810 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 56,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 49,952 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,874 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 41,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 SKD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

KF51 SKD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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