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KF51 ULK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,750 mi
Last recorded86,750 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,750 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 79,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front exhaurst flexy pipe worn.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 79,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front exhaurst flexy pipe worn.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 75,139 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 75,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,017 miles

Front wipers poor but meet test standards

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S and N/S headlamps have a slightly blurred beam pattern

O/S/F and N/S/F shock absorbers have slight play in them

Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,435 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,142 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 61,009 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 61,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre wall /tread cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2011 57,736 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre wall /tread cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,396 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 54,396 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,405 miles

steering wheel movement/possible insecurity,refer also prior fail/advise 762269659116

Fail 8 Jun 2009 49,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 9 Jun 2008 44,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 44,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,883 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,096 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 ULK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ULK, 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 ULK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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