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Y848 UKR

2001 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

221,588 mi
Last recorded221,588 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 UKR
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 221,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill too arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill too arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 221,588 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill too arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill too arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 204,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Slight damage to number plate.

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 204,689 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Slight damage to number plate.

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 192,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 192,148 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box x3 holes (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear center lap belt will not pull out (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 183,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 183,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 177,090 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 177,090 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 169,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 163,682 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 163,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 163,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres perishing

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 25 Jun 2018 161,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 159,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 157,667 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 157,667 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 155,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 153,404 miles

HEADLAMP LENSE / COVERS FADED

SPORTS SILENCER FITTED

Pass 26 Jun 2013 151,310 miles

HEADLAMP LENSE / COVERS FADED

SLIGHT CORROSION TO CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION

Pass 26 Jun 2012 148,876 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 148,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 145,813 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 136,635 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 116,156 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 89,971 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 65,927 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 46,404 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 39,564 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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Y848 UKR is a 2001 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y848 UKR, 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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Y848 UKR is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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