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FD51 BXS

2001 Opel Astra

Silver Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,183 mi
Last recorded156,183 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 BXS
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 156,183 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe corroded at inner chassis leg, replace or clean off asap.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 156,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

o/s/f brake pipe corroded at inner chassis leg, replace or clean off asap.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 141,365 miles

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

exhaust heavily sooted, difficult to get through emissions test.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 141,365 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heavily sooted, difficult to get through emissions test.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 130,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 118,939 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 102,963 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 88,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades have split ends but still clear screen

Pass 13 Nov 2006 73,932 miles

front no. plate broken.

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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FD51 BXS is a 2001 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD51 BXS, 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 FD51 BXS registered?

FD51 BXS is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is FD51 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 BXS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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