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DX51 HFL

2001 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,398 mi
Last recorded116,398 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 HFL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 116,398 miles

ADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT,ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE.

ADVISE, exhaust rubber split.

ADVISE, nearside front door mirror outter casing missing.

ADVISE, nearside front inner arch gaurd insecure.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 116,380 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT,ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE.

ADVISE, exhaust rubber split.

ADVISE, nearside front door mirror outter casing missing.

ADVISE, nearside front inner arch gaurd insecure.

Pass 4 Apr 2011
Fail 4 Apr 2011

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 84,656 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 76,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Fail 10 Jan 2009 76,483 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 65,643 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,365 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 47,737 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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DX51 HFL is a 2001 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX51 HFL registered?

DX51 HFL is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is DX51 HFL safe to buy?

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