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FH51 BVY

2001 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,858 mi
Last recorded63,858 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 BVY
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2015 63,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 63,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 58,645 miles

both rear tyre depts 2.5mm on inner edges

rear exhaust box deterioated but not blowing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,674 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,559 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,432 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,958 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 21,817 miles

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

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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FH51 BVY is a 2001 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FH51 BVY, 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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What year was FH51 BVY registered?

FH51 BVY is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is FH51 BVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 BVY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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