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KF51 YBV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,294 mi
Last recorded65,294 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 YBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 65,294 miles

engine fault light illuminated

Fail 16 Oct 2025 65,291 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine fault light illuminated

Pass 14 Oct 2024 61,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 59,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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 exhaust silencer and connection corroded.

fuel pipes corroded, [feed and return].

Pass 10 Dec 2021 57,459 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,280 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 53,503 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 48,824 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,212 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 40,182 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 40,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jun 2014 36,720 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 33,222 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 29,208 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,637 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 16,161 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,207 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 13,034 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 YBV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

KF51 YBV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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