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Y272 PSP

2001 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,761 mi
Last recorded100,761 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 PSP
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 100,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 100,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 92,425 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 92,424 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 83,602 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 83,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2008 75,535 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 60,312 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,312 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,244 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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Y272 PSP is a 2001 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y272 PSP, 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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Y272 PSP is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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