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Y869 YBH

2001 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,215 mi
Last recorded127,215 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 YBH
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 127,215 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 122,134 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust box coroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 122,134 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 114,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 104,488 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 96,087 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 86,051 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 76,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 67,819 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 60,306 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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Y869 YBH is a 2001 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 Y869 YBH, 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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Y869 YBH is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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