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CN51 DBU

2001 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,157 mi
Last recorded98,157 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 DBU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2014 98,157 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 98,157 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 90,049 miles

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

bonnet pull broke

engine light on

front brake discs corroding

front pads look low

nail in nearside rear tyre

nails in offside rear tyre

rear silencer corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2013 90,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

bonnet pull broke

engine light on

front brake discs corroding

front inner brake pads look low

nail in nearside rear tyre

nails in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing edges

rear silencer corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,201 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rattle coming from front of car but no excessive play detected

Fail 27 Jun 2011 53,204 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,701 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,805 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,901 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,458 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,354 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 20,650 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 DBU is a 2001 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DBU, 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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What year was CN51 DBU registered?

CN51 DBU is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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