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Y658 PAU

2001 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,015 mi
Last recorded127,015 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY658 PAU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 127,015 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 127,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 120,684 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 120,680 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 117,868 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 117,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 115,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 112,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,492 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 109,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 103,188 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 103,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 97,639 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,814 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,829 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,720 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,506 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 72,506 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 64,742 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 54,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 54,483 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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Y658 PAU is a 2001 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y658 PAU, 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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Y658 PAU is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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