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RA51 OOB

2001 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,034 mi
Last recorded92,034 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 OOB
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 92,034 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front wiper blades split but still clear winscreen

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded/deteriorated

nearside rear tyre 3mm

rear seatbelts not tested

Fail 9 Jan 2013 92,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear seatbelts not tested

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front wiper blades split but still clear winscreen

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded/deteriorated

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 3 Jan 2012 90,236 miles

exhuast centre and rear corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 90,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhuast centre and rear corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2010 85,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 81,128 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 76,175 miles

Front tyres are worn at centers

Rear of exhaust and jiont area are very rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2008 76,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres are worn at centers

Rear of exhaust and jiont area are very rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2007 68,253 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front top susp/mounts

Rear silencer getting corroded slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 40,948 miles

Child seats are fitted to both rear seat belts.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 OOB 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 72.7%.

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 RA51 OOB, 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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RA51 OOB is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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