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KF51 ZRL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,570 mi
Last recorded161,570 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 ZRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 161,570 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 161,570 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 2 May 2013 154,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant warning lamp on

engine management lamp on

nearside rear handbrake slightly weak

oil in coolant expansion bottle

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 2 May 2013 154,545 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant warning lamp on

engine management lamp on

nearside rear handbrake slightly weak

oil in coolant expansion bottle

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 3 May 2012 146,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

Fail 3 May 2012 146,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

Tyre walls on both front tyres becoming deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2011 136,718 miles

advise hand brake stiff operation

Fail 6 May 2011 136,715 miles

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

advise hand brake stiff operation

Pass 7 Dec 2009 125,485 miles

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

advise box + tail condition outer casing corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2009 125,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

advise box + tail condition outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2008 117,818 miles

advise excessive oil leak

advise rear ex box casing corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2008 117,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

advise excessive oil leak

advise rear ex box casing corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2007 107,587 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 99,151 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 80,241 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 ZRL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZRL, 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 ZRL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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