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KF51 YBR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,520 mi
Last recorded92,520 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 YBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,520 miles

slight coolant leak from radiator

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 92,514 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens badly deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. rear axle (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

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

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,259 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Different size tyres front to rear

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 86,250 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Different size tyres front to rear

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 78,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 78,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,535 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,628 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,879 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,396 miles

Exhaust Deteriating between middle and rear section

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2012 65,396 miles

Exhaust Deteriating between middle and rear section

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 60,389 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2011 60,389 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2010 54,977 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,220 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 47,220 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,360 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,509 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,308 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 26,489 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 YBR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YBR, 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 YBR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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