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AVI 6551

2002 Opel Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,786 mi
Last recorded76,786 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVI 6551
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 76,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 75,593 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 75,452 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,551 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 68,668 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 68,612 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 64,070 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 63,946 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 61,704 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 61,599 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 58,871 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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AVI 6551 is a 2002 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 78,917 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 Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVI 6551, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AVI 6551?

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What year was AVI 6551 registered?

AVI 6551 is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 23 August 2002.

Is AVI 6551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVI 6551 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AVI 6551 have outstanding finance?

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