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Y679 GNJ

2001 Opel Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,138 mi
Last recorded68,138 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 GNJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,138 miles

rear tyres worn uneven/perished

Fail 26 Mar 2010 68,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear tyres worn uneven/perished

Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,134 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2009 61,133 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,679 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

rear exhaust silencer corroded

steering rack starting to leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,691 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed

rear exhaust silencer starting to blow

steering rack starting to leak

Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,869 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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Y679 GNJ is a 2001 Opel Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y679 GNJ, 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 Y679 GNJ registered?

Y679 GNJ is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y679 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y679 GNJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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