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KF51 VLU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,350 mi
Last recorded179,350 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 VLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2016 179,350 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under nsf inner wing by chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded osf inner wing by chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak back of engine ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 168,673 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 runs front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 168,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 91w (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 runs front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nails in nearside/offside rear tyres inner edge 205/50/16 91w

Pass 15 Oct 2014 159,536 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 159,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 146,641 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 146,641 miles

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

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 133,997 miles

adv on both front brake disc slightly groved and corroed

adv on both rear brake disc worn

Fail 10 Oct 2012 133,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

adv on both front brake disc slightly groved and corroed on edges

adv on both rear brake disc worn

Fail 10 Oct 2011 120,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 120,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 109,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 109,519 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 95,224 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,365 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 79,365 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 67,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,691 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 42,994 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 VLU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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