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Y171 KGM

2001 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,768 mi
Last recorded96,768 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 KGM
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 96,768 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 92,555 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s/r & o/s/r (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 92,553 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s/r & o/s/r (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

headlamps cloudy

Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 88,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 84,439 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,298 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 80,296 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 76,043 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2016 68,674 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust silencers heavily corroded

front brake discs lipped/corroded

n/s/f tyre getting low on edges

o/s/r shock absorber heavily corroded

slight front brake judder

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner side of front brake discs slightly corrded

rear exhaust rusted/corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,337 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,848 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,634 miles

rear exhaust corroded, not leaking.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,299 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,650 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 27,602 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,486 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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Y171 KGM is a 2001 Opel Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y171 KGM, 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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Y171 KGM is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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