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X151 UPM

2001 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,385 mi
Last recorded94,385 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX151 UPM
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 94,385 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 84,000 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front lower ball joint worn

offside front tyre worn

Fail 19 Jan 2013 83,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

emissions initially high

parking brake cables deteriorating -rubber shrouds perished and split

Fail 1 Feb 2012 76,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,300 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 67,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

electrical fault?

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,466 miles

marginal deterioration to front number plate

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Feb 2010 63,466 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

marginal deterioration to front number plate

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,249 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 56,575 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 56,575 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,142 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 51,142 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 39,962 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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X151 UPM is a 2001 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X151 UPM, 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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X151 UPM is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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