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Y697 KGM

2001 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,766 mi
Last recorded97,766 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 KGM
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,766 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 97,766 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 90,922 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 83,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,036 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 76,036 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,932 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,713 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 40,790 miles

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

cv grease around cv boot area offside front but no signs of leak from boot

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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Y697 KGM is a 2001 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y697 KGM, 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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Y697 KGM is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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