MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear chassis leg corroded outside 30cm
Offside mirror cover missing
Offside side trim loose
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear axle bushes unbonding
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
nearside headlamp lense faded/beam image vague
nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted
oil leak
outer sills covered with plastic trims preventing a full inspection
rear exhaust rubber split
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
nearside headlamp lense faded/beam image vague
nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted
oil leak
outer sills covered with plastic trims preventing a full inspection
rear exhaust rubber split
Cover missing from O/S mirror
Exhaust is very rusty
Movement in drivers seat
N/S/R seat belt not checked as childs seat fitted
Rusty at the rear
Screw in O/S/F tyre
Sills are rusty at the rear
movement in headlights
Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Cover missing from O/S mirror
Exhaust is very rusty
Movement in drivers seat
N/S/R seat belt not checked as childs seat fitted
Rusty at the rear
Screw in O/S/F tyre
Sills are rusty at the rear
movement in headlights
front passanger seat will not fold forward
o/s door mirror back missising
o/s rear wheel tight to rotate
rear brakre pipes corroding
various front and rear bumper damage
washer bottle top missing
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brakre pipes corroding
o/s rear wheel tight to rotate
front passanger seat will not fold forward
o/s door mirror back missising
various front and rear bumper damage
washer bottle top missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
back box hanging on cable ties
exhaust flexi deteriorated
heavy oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
back box hanging on cable ties
exhaust flexi deteriorated
heavy oil leak
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Cover missing from O/S mirror
Front brake discs are distorted
Front bumper is slightly sticking out on O/S corner
Grease around Cv boots No holes found
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Cover missing from O/S mirror
Front brake discs are distorted
Front bumper is slightly sticking out on O/S corner
Grease around Cv boots No holes found
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear shock absorber bodies are corroding
nearside front and rear steel brake pipes to flexible joints are corroding
offside front door mirror outer cover is missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear shock absorber bodies are corroding
nearside front and rear steel brake pipes to flexible joints are corroding
offside front door mirror outer cover is missing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
e.m.l light on dash
slight unevan rear tyre wear
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front and rear wheel sizes different
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front mud flaps are broken
front brake discs are lipped and corroding on top edge
nearside front bumbper is loose
How Reliable is the Opel Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FKZ 2686 is a 2001 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 FKZ 2686, 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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FKZ 2686 is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 6 March 2001.
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