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Y935 HPF

2001 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,272 mi
Last recorded142,272 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 HPF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 142,272 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

both front shocks damper effort reduced

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 142,272 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

both front shocks damper effort reduced

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 131,043 miles

EML light on

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on rear metal brake pipework / hoses show age and slight corrosion on ferrules

drivers door mirror damaged

front registration plate damaged / deteriorated

oil level low

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 131,043 miles

EML light on

corrosion on rear metal brake pipework / hoses show age and slight corrosion on ferrules

drivers door mirror damaged

front registration plate damaged / deteriorated

oil level low

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 122,217 miles

corrosion on rear metal brake pipework / hoses show age and slight corrosion on ferrules.

drivers door mirror damaged

rear shockers weak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 122,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

EML light on

corrosion on rear metal brake pipework / hoses show age and slight corrosion on ferrules.

front brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,205 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 111,807 miles

EML light on

front anti roll bar inner bushes worn / movement

front brake pads starting to wear low

headlamp lenses deteriorated / pattern weak

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight movement in worn front anti roll bar droplinks

tappet noise

Fail 25 Mar 2013 111,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

EML light on

front anti roll bar inner bushes worn / movement

front brake pads starting to wear low

headlamp lenses deteriorated / pattern weak

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight movement in worn front anti roll bar droplinks

tappet noise

Pass 3 Apr 2012 103,170 miles

EML light on

both headlamp lenses deteriorated / patterns weak recommend replacing both headlamps

front bumper and o/s/f wing damaged / o/s mirror casing cover missing

Fail 2 Apr 2012 103,157 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML light on

both headlamp lenses deteriorated / patterns weak recommend replacing both headlamps

exhaust system heavily corroded in places / centre box has loose baffles / rear box outer casing corroded through

front bumper and o/s/f wing damaged / o/s mirror casing cover missing

oil level low monitor

recommend replacing wiper blades

Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,749 miles

ALL STEERING + SUSPENSION AGED

EML ON + ENGINE TEMP GUAGE IS READING HIGH

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND WEAK IN PLACES

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS VERY DIRTY UNABLE TO SEE ALL COMPONENTS CLEARLY

Fail 31 Mar 2011 94,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

ALL STEERING + SUSPENSION AGED

EML ON + ENGINE TEMP GUAGE IS READING HIGH

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND WEAK IN PLACES

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS VERY DIRTY UNABLE TO SEE ALL COMPONENTS CLEARLY

Pass 15 Apr 2010 87,795 miles

rear exhaust very rusty outer casing on rearbox corroded through

Fail 14 Apr 2010 87,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil level low

rear exhaust very rusty outer casing on rearbox corroded through

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,189 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 81,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,641 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 57,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,166 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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Y935 HPF is a 2001 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y935 HPF, 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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Y935 HPF is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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