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GX51 WUO

2001 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,535 mi
Last recorded97,535 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 WUO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 97,535 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion in exhaust

front tyres worn on inner edges

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight product on headlight lenses

Pass 8 Nov 2014 87,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 9 Nov 2013 75,982 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 75,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,455 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,630 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,568 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 46,568 miles

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

'child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light on

front brake discs worn

inner front brake pads need checking soon

o/s front tyre at 3mm and starting to scrub on inner edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,152 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,621 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,194 miles

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

air bag light stay on

Fail 1 Nov 2007 32,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

air bag light stay on

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,215 miles

air bag light stay on

both registration plates is not the normor length

Fail 10 Nov 2005 23,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 23,667 miles

Offside Rear 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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GX51 WUO is a 2001 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GX51 WUO, 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 GX51 WUO registered?

GX51 WUO is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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