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HF51 BLK

2001 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,933 mi
Last recorded137,933 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 BLK
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 137,933 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 131,049 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 126,560 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 122,279 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 122,252 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 118,532 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 118,532 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 114,104 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 114,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 104,182 miles

Both front inner steering rack balls have slight play.

Corrosion around fuel filler neck.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Misting of oil on steering rack.

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

Plastic side trins fitted to outer side sills.

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 104,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front inner steering rack balls have slight play.

Corrosion around fuel filler neck.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Misting of oil on steering rack.

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

Plastic side trins fitted to outer side sills.

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 91,565 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 16 Sep 2008 80,925 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,319 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,739 miles

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

Offside 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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HF51 BLK is a 2001 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,598cc 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 HF51 BLK, 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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HF51 BLK is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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