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X856 VPJ

2001 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,620 mi
Last recorded82,620 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX856 VPJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2018 82,620 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Both sides, behind road wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Internal bonnet release mechanism defective

Multiple testable components covered in oil

Nearside Non-obligatory reversing lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner-side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,378 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 74,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,755 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2016 63,755 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,940 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,478 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,509 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,228 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 29,501 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 25,535 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 23,186 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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X856 VPJ is a 2001 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X856 VPJ, 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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X856 VPJ is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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