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VX51 BWF

2001 Opel Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

221,745 mi
Last recorded221,745 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 BWF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2014 221,745 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

engine manigment light on

front screen chip

front tyres wearing on edges

off side wing mirror damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Mar 2013 215,054 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 210,517 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 210,517 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 203,223 miles

nearsideand offside front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Mar 2011 203,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearsideand offside front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 195,932 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 195,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 191,061 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2007 178,377 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 178,377 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 160,280 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 160,280 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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VX51 BWF is a 2001 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 VX51 BWF, 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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VX51 BWF is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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