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Y837 KMO

2001 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,133 mi
Last recorded69,133 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 KMO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,133 miles

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,515 miles

eml light is on

front wipers smeary

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm and perishing

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in the steering wheel

Fail 5 Mar 2016 64,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

eml light is on

front wipers smeary

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front headlight very cloudy

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm and perishing

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in the steering wheel

Fail 6 Mar 2015 56,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

clutch anty slip missing

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,998 miles

clutch anty slip missing

Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,576 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 50,576 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,820 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,055 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,658 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,370 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,669 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 34,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,606 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 30,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y837 KMO is a 2001 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y837 KMO, 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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Y837 KMO is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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