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Y149 CHO

2001 Opel Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,478 mi
Last recorded176,478 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 CHO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 176,478 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 174,296 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 170,196 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 170,196 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 165,560 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 158,589 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 158,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 150,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 142,953 miles

various metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2011 142,953 miles

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

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2010 136,589 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 130,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y149 CHO is a 2001 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y149 CHO, 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 Y149 CHO registered?

Y149 CHO is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y149 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y149 CHO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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