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Y635 XEF

2001 Opel Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY635 XEF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015
Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,121 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 72,108 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 67,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

exhaust backbox corroded

front discs corroded and thin

front tyres cracking and various cuts in tread. sidewalls scuffed

nearside wing mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in offside tyre tread not to cord

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Nov 2011 54,150 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in offside tyre tread not to cord

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Nov 2010 48,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,357 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,000 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 38,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,242 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 35,242 miles

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

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

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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Y635 XEF is a 2001 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y635 XEF, 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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What year was Y635 XEF registered?

Y635 XEF is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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