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Y564 RVU

2001 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,366 mi
Last recorded134,366 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY564 RVU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 134,366 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 125,028 miles

Main air bag not fitted.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 125,018 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine overheating unable to do emmisions.

Main air bag not fitted.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 109,180 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 109,176 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 95,856 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Oct 2009 95,852 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Oct 2008 80,438 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 80,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,523 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 51,520 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

car is a two door not a three door as shown on data base

tyre pressures low

Pass 24 Oct 2005 39,424 miles

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

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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Y564 RVU is a 2001 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y564 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y564 RVU?

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What year was Y564 RVU registered?

Y564 RVU is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y564 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y564 RVU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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