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Y219 RVS

2001 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,010 mi
Last recorded102,010 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY219 RVS
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2014 102,010 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 102,010 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 96,117 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 96,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 96,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 3 Nov 2011 92,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking om tread

no oil on dip stick on arrival

Fail 3 Nov 2011 92,295 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres cracking om tread

no oil on dip stick on arrival

Pass 26 May 2010 87,776 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 82,874 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 65,253 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,978 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 54,854 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,110 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 45,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y219 RVS is a 2001 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y219 RVS, 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 Y219 RVS registered?

Y219 RVS is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y219 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y219 RVS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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