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W823 RPH

2001 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,547 mi
Last recorded52,547 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 RPH
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,547 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light

Fail 22 Jun 2016 52,547 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light

Pass 26 May 2015 49,740 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2014 44,609 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 39,564 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brakes slightly sharp

Fail 9 May 2013 39,518 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,434 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,440 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,932 miles

Near-side front mud guard insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2009 25,932 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Near-side front mud guard insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,428 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,404 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,400 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 21,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W823 RPH is a 2001 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W823 RPH, 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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What year was W823 RPH registered?

W823 RPH is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for W823 RPH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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