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RX51 KWV

2001 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,768 mi
Last recorded119,768 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 KWV
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 119,768 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished on side walls

Fail 28 Jul 2016 119,768 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished on side walls

Pass 8 Jun 2015 114,921 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE , STARTER MOTOR NOISEY , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 5 Jun 2015 114,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE , STARTER MOTOR NOISEY , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 6 Jun 2014 111,254 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 111,254 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 108,099 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE NOISE

Fail 31 May 2013 108,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE NOISE

Pass 29 May 2012 105,002 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED OFFSIDE REAR , OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE , REAR EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED , REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED , SLIGHT NOISE FROM OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE IN REVERSE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 6 Jun 2011 101,006 miles

center and rear exhaust weak , rear number plate mounts weak , all advises assessed to be ok at time of test

Pass 21 May 2010 97,033 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 97,033 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 92,671 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,601 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 70,601 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 55,693 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 KWV is a 2001 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RX51 KWV, 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 KWV registered?

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

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