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DX51 EES

2001 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,218 mi
Last recorded162,218 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 EES
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 162,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 162,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 158,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 158,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 151,951 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 151,951 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 144,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust corrosion

near side front sill jacking cap missing

oil slightly down

rear brake back plates corrosion

rear tyres inner edge wear - near side rear had low pressure

Pass 3 Sep 2013 132,123 miles

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 3 Oct 2012 123,162 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 123,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Battery security

Fail 22 Oct 2010 123,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

front flexible exhaust poor.

rear brake pipes corrosion suggest replace

warning lights on engine management (problems with hunting/accleration)traction,brakes.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 123,029 miles

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

front flexible exhaust poor.

rear brake pipes corrosion suggest replace

warning lights on engine management (problems with hunting/accleration)traction,brakes.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 104,801 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

car missing engine management & traction control lights on

interior mirror loose

metal brake pipes by fuel tank poor suggest replace

oil on rack gaiters

rear metal brake pipes to & from rear flexibles poor corrosion suggest replace

rear two exhaust sections very poor rear bracket support just passed mot

Pass 18 Sep 2008 90,965 miles

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)

front brake discs corrosion/wear

rear metal brake pipes corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2007 83,713 miles

exhaust corrosion

front brake discs and rear metal brake pipes corrosion

front tyres edge wear

near side front jacking point cover missing

water leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 75,907 miles

cut o/s/f tread glass

exhaust corrosion

front brake disc wear suggest check

interior mirror loose

start play o/s/f rack & pinion

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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DX51 EES is a 2001 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DX51 EES, 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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DX51 EES is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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