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Y789 RNU

2001 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,192 mi
Last recorded52,192 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 RNU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heavily corroded and outer skin separating

Fail 8 Sep 2021 52,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heavily corroded and outer skin separating

Pass 4 Sep 2020 47,835 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin protection corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 45,207 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade smeary but still clearing screen

Nearside Rear rear silencer outer skin peeled away and corroded but not blowing

Offside Front wiper blade smeary but still clearing screen

Pass 7 Aug 2018 40,301 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,590 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 37,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 35,185 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,833 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 32,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

air freshener wedged on top of mirror

off side headalmp pattern not sharp

Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,519 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,318 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,977 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,786 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,193 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,025 miles

nearside front rim outer lip damaged

nearside front wheel trim damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2007 18,594 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,851 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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Y789 RNU is a 2001 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y789 RNU, 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 Y789 RNU registered?

Y789 RNU is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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