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RK51 HMY

2001 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,590 mi
Last recorded68,590 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 HMY
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 68,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 56,823 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,804 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,446 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished and wearing uneven

Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,987 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 45,987 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,662 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,970 miles

nsf and osf flexi hoses metal section starting to corrode

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,929 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,638 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,654 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,275 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 19,092 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 HMY is a 2001 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HMY, 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 HMY registered?

RK51 HMY is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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