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FKZ 2686

2001 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

145,796 mi
Last recorded145,796 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 2686
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 145,796 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 140,265 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 140,188 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 134,933 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 134,921 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 127,269 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 127,222 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 120,705 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 120,705 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 112,769 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2012 112,769 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 101,394 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 101,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 91,259 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 91,353 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 78,537 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear wheel sizes different

Fail 21 Mar 2009 78,442 miles

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?

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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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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