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RX51 KPO

2001 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,737 mi
Last recorded63,737 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 KPO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 63,737 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 63,344 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 62,740 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 62,237 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,805 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 61,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 60,989 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 59,691 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 57,200 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut top mount has slight play

Offside Front suspension strut top mount has slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 57,200 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front suspension strut top mount has slight play

Offside Front suspension strut top mount has slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,726 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skins rusty and cracking up

Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,749 miles

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 18 Sep 2015 48,652 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 48,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perrished on outer edge showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perrished on outer edge showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,981 miles

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

small cuts both rear tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,247 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 43,173 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,775 miles

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)

both rear tyres have small cuts

Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 33,458 miles

Emissions not tested ( no vehicle data )

Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,691 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,065 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,526 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,263 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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RX51 KPO is a 2001 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RX51 KPO, 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 RX51 KPO registered?

RX51 KPO is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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