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DU51 AOR

2001 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,554 mi
Last recorded117,554 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 AOR
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 117,554 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 117,531 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 106,277 miles

Both bumpers scuffed

Both rear springs corroded

Front reg plate cracked

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 13 Dec 2014 106,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both bumpers scuffed

Both rear springs corroded

Front reg plate cracked

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 19 Dec 2012 101,982 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2012 101,982 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 95,347 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 95,347 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2010 88,246 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 88,246 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2009 72,330 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 63,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pad displayed on dash

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2008 63,772 miles

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

brake pad displayed on dash

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,869 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked on outer walls.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,925 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 40,923 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 37,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,809 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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DU51 AOR is a 2001 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DU51 AOR, 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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DU51 AOR is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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