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Y251 YSO

2001 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,700 mi
Last recorded119,700 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 YSO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 119,700 miles

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

engine cooling fan inoperative

Fail 16 May 2017 119,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine cooling fan inoperative

Pass 20 May 2016 113,412 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 113,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance very dim (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of 1x front to rear beside fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 107,177 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 104,577 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 104,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y251 YSO is a 2001 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y251 YSO, 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 Y251 YSO registered?

Y251 YSO is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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