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Y616 EDA

2001 Opel Astra

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,656 mi
Last recorded124,656 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY616 EDA
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 124,656 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 124,656 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 118,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear both both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

cover tray fitted an engine bay and under the body

driver side mirror casing missing

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 114,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underbody wear

Fail 1 Jun 2016 114,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underbody wear

Pass 28 May 2015 109,301 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 104,513 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2014 104,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 101,186 miles

off side front brake pipe slightly corroded

off side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 95,994 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 92,177 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 87,598 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,669 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 74,467 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 69,135 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2006 62,005 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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Y616 EDA is a 2001 Opel Astra in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y616 EDA, 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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Y616 EDA is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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