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X164 UPJ

2001 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,987 mi
Last recorded140,987 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX164 UPJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 140,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 132,548 miles

front tyres worn on edges close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2013 125,420 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 117,593 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 117,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 109,740 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 101,786 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 85,843 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 72,508 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,293 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,577 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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X164 UPJ is a 2001 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 X164 UPJ, 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 X164 UPJ registered?

X164 UPJ is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X164 UPJ safe to buy?

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