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Y791 RNU

2001 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,815 mi
Last recorded47,815 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 RNU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,815 miles

engine management

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,724 miles

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

engine manegement light on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,845 miles

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,453 miles

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

engine managment light on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,694 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,428 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,723 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 30,713 miles

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,795 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,009 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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Y791 RNU is a 2001 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y791 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 Y791 RNU registered?

Y791 RNU is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y791 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y791 RNU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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