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RA51 HNP

2001 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,477 mi
Last recorded51,477 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 HNP
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,477 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 51,477 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,514 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,440 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 45,965 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 42,949 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 42,949 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RA51 HNP is a 2001 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA51 HNP, 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 RA51 HNP registered?

RA51 HNP is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is RA51 HNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 HNP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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