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CN51 BZE

2001 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,160 mi
Last recorded106,160 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 BZE
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 106,160 miles

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 101,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 101,947 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 99,968 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 99,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front +rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,893 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 94,893 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 91,801 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 91,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,146 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 89,141 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 89,102 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 89,101 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 82,426 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 82,425 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 May 2009 67,890 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2009 67,890 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,777 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 50,768 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust is corroding.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Serious oil leak on engine.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,928 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 33,900 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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CN51 BZE is a 2001 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 86,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN51 BZE, 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 25 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN51 BZE is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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