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CN51 DHC

2001 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 DHC
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 93,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 93,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken but still supported else where + corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 90,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 90,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 89,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and rear exhaust corroded and rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner wall 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear box hanger broken off still supported by other mounts

Pass 24 Jan 2019 87,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o,s and n,s head light poor con.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 84,164 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box rusted.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 84,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box rusted.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 81,545 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f has poor beam image

rear exhaust rear box corroded and poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2017 81,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/F TYRE VOID OF TREAD ON EDGES AND WORN TO 2MM 175/70/14

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f has poor beam image

rear exhaust rear box corroded and poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f beam image poor

o/s/r tyre worn low and on edges 175/70/14

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,142 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2013 70,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

noise in engine poss water pump.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,726 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust badley rusted.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 65,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust badley rusted.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,780 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)

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade missing.

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2011 60,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade missing.

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 46,581 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 37,738 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,345 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,035 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,267 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 21,894 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 DHC is a 2001 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DHC, 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 DHC is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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