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Y442 JPB

2001 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,271 mi
Last recorded142,271 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 JPB
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 142,271 miles

Engine management lamp stays on

Engine management lamp stays on

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both head lamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 130,271 miles

Damage to the offside rear lamp lens

Engine management light stays on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases towards the front of centre section (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 117,400 miles

Engine Management Light stays on

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

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

Slight damage to the nearside door mirror

Slight damage to the offside rear light lens

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 117,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine Management Light stays on

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

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

Slight damage to the nearside door mirror

Slight damage to the offside rear light lens

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 104,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 89,994 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,994 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

rear box deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2011 63,199 miles

Both rear tyres scuffed and perishing

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2010 49,337 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,052 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 36,049 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,754 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,698 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,564 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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Y442 JPB is a 2001 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y442 JPB, 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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Y442 JPB is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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