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KF51 XYS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

101,091 mi
Last recorded101,091 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 XYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 101,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear past fuel tank and nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside connection to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 100,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear [both lines covered in grease] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear brakes low effort

Pass 6 Mar 2024 97,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sills that can be seen nearside and offside and inner wheel arches[plastic trims fitted so full inspection not possible] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside and offside brake efforts low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 96,208 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside top leg subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic body trims fitted to outer body sills[nearside and offside]

Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,369 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside [top mounts] (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth and outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 92,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside [top mounts] (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth and outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 86,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 82,958 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 77,286 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 72,273 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,764 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 62,119 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,922 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,574 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,414 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,634 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,761 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,115 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,365 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,651 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 21,988 miles

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

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 XYS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

KF51 XYS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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