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RK51 GDO

2001 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,512 mi
Last recorded96,512 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 GDO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 96,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 92,157 miles

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

slight visual smoke

tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2016 86,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

exhaust support snapped

Fail 10 May 2016 86,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

exhaust support snapped

Pass 12 May 2015 84,087 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,931 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,275 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 78,275 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,107 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 62,862 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,808 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,780 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,450 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,867 miles

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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RK51 GDO is a 2001 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RK51 GDO, 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 RK51 GDO registered?

RK51 GDO is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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