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Y708 TKR

2001 Opel Astra

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

55,509 mi
Last recorded55,509 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 TKR
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 55,509 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 55,232 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 54,946 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 54,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,459 miles

damage to nearside rear light lenz

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 54,459 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

damage to nearside rear light lenz

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 53,830 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,345 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,808 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 52,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,172 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,703 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,686 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 45,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,918 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 43,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 40,092 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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,092 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,551 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,621 miles

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

advise drivers seat beltslow on retraction

Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,251 miles

a small cracks in serpentine belt

front brake pads over 50% worn

front discs starting ridge

near side washer jet blocked. †

off side top suspension mount worn

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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Y708 TKR is a 2001 Opel Astra in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y708 TKR, 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 Y708 TKR registered?

Y708 TKR is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y708 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y708 TKR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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