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Y661 LRB

2001 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,195 mi
Last recorded177,195 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 LRB
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 177,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both images poor

Fail 5 Jan 2018 177,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both images poor

Pass 24 Jan 2017 168,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

images poor deteriated lenses

Pass 7 Jan 2016 159,991 miles

Front wiper lost park posistion

Fail 7 Jan 2016 159,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper lost park posistion

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 152,265 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 146,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 140,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 133,211 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTS DETERIATING

Pass 27 Apr 2011 116,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 104,646 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 104,611 miles

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

warning light on instrument cluster.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 91,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

warning light on instrument cluster.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 21 Apr 2008 80,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front wiper blades starting to smear

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 30 Apr 2007 67,769 miles

unable to see front brake pads.

Fail 26 Apr 2007 67,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front wiper blades smearing

unable to see front pads

Fail 25 Apr 2006 53,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 53,659 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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Y661 LRB is a 2001 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y661 LRB, 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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Y661 LRB is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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