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KF51 YBS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,060 mi
Last recorded120,060 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 120,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear flat spots (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and worn inside edge ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 May 2016 109,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 104,089 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 98,847 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 92,731 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,731 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,201 miles

o/s front tyre wearing slightly low

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2012 87,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre wearing slightly low

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2011 81,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 11 Jun 2011 81,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,685 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,819 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 66,379 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,405 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,471 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 12 Sep 2005 43,372 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 YBS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YBS, 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 YBS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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