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Y533 GHC

2001 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,946 mi
Last recorded157,946 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 GHC
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 157,946 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust getting deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2014 157,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine management lamp on

exhaust getting deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2013 150,154 miles

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

Oil leak

rear section of the exgaust system deteriorated

union between center & rear sections of the exhaust systen coroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 150,154 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear section of the exgaust system deteriorated

union between center & rear sections of the exhaust systen coroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 143,190 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 143,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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Y533 GHC is a 2001 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y533 GHC, 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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Y533 GHC is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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