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BD51 YZM

2001 Opel Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 YZM
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2014

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 175,036 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tailbox deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2013 175,035 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tailbox deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 162,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2012 162,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2011 146,775 miles

*** N/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED ***

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 146,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

*** BATTERY INSECURE ***

*** N/S/F WIPER BLADE VERY POOR ***

*** N/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED ***

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 146,360 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 146,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 132,420 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall,cord/ply not showing

Fail 13 Jan 2009 132,420 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall,cord/ply not showing

Pass 7 Jan 2008 105,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 105,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 82,965 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 82,965 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 62,218 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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BD51 YZM is a 2001 Opel Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BD51 YZM, 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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BD51 YZM is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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