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VU51 AWA

2001 Opel Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,496 mi
Last recorded95,496 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 AWA
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,496 miles

BRAKE PIPES TO BOTH FRONT HOSES GREASED

OUTER SKIN ON REAR SILENCER ROTTED

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,223 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 77,019 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,559 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,565 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 39,896 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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VU51 AWA is a 2001 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU51 AWA, 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 VU51 AWA registered?

VU51 AWA is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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