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Y857 TSU

2001 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,732 mi
Last recorded42,732 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 TSU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,732 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 42,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs and pad set worn

both rear tyres at wear indicators and punctured

rear wiper blade torn

service / inspection lamp staying on

Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,916 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 369,156 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

anti - freeze strength low

front brake pad set worn

Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,324 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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Y857 TSU is a 2001 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y857 TSU, 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 Y857 TSU registered?

Y857 TSU is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y857 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y857 TSU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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