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2718 RT

2001 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,282 mi
Last recorded133,282 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2718 RT
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2007 133,282 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Dent in nearside rear wing

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

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

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

Temp repair carried out to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 19 Jul 2007 133,282 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Dent in nearside rear wing

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

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

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

Temp repair carried out to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 7 Aug 2006 114,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 31 Jul 2006 114,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

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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2718 RT is a 2001 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 2718 RT, 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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2718 RT is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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