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CN51 DGX

2001 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,792 mi
Last recorded85,792 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 DGX
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front+rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and middle box (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Feb 2018 85,763 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both nsf to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front+rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and middle box (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,748 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake pipes corroding-not considered excessive

Fail 3 Mar 2017 83,748 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake pipes corroding-not considered excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,401 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres have slight outer sidewall cracks

offside rear tyre slight cracks and slight perishing around tyre

offside steering rack slight seepage of oil

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,214 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 78,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,442 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 70,186 miles

Corroded areas of brake pipes have a grease covering possibly obscuring the severity of the corrosion

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2013 70,186 miles

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

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

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

Corroded areas of brake pipes have a grease covering possibly obscuring the severity of the corrosion

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside headlamp has a poor beam image.

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,455 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,592 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 59,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

low reading off side rear parking brake

parking brake travel high

rear / off side front brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2010 59,161 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

low reading off side rear parking brake

parking brake travel high

rear / off side front brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,772 miles

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

off side rear tyre / near side front tyre wearing close to 2mm

Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,978 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner and outer tread edges to shoulders cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 44,355 miles

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

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 DGX is a 2001 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DGX, 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 DGX is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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