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Y643 LRD

2001 Opel Astra

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,601 mi
Last recorded79,601 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY643 LRD
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2017 79,601 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

oil, leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,670 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,007 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 76,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,780 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 72,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,819 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,554 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,699 miles

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

part of the exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2012 62,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

part of the exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,421 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,750 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 52,750 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,256 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 37,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,219 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 29,667 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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Y643 LRD is a 2001 Opel Astra in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y643 LRD, 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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Y643 LRD is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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