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KF51 SYJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,278 mi
Last recorded160,278 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 160,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 155,453 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 147,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 137,372 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 127,864 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

off side front wheel bearing noisy

off side rear door strap loose

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

off side front wheel bearing noisy

off side rear door strap loose

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 116,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 107,947 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 107,947 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished not exposing cords

Pass 10 Jun 2010 100,274 miles

exhaust rusty

front to rear brake pipes starting to corode

o/s/rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

slight up and down play in n/s track rod end (no play when weight on wheels)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 100,274 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

front to rear brake pipes starting to corode

o/s/rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

slight up and down play in n/s track rod end (no play when weight on wheels)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 90,240 miles

Handbrake travel just in limits

O/S/R tyre depth 3.0mm...N/S/F tyre depth 3.0mm

Rear brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes rusty

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2009 90,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Handbrake travel just in limits

O/S/F tyre valve slightly damaged

O/S/R tyre depth 3.0mm...N/S/F tyre depth 3.0mm

Rear brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes rusty

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 70,902 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 61,210 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 SYJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

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

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