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Y942 TKR

2001 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,020 mi
Last recorded140,020 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 TKR
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 140,020 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside door mirror glass

Fail 12 Mar 2014 140,020 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside door mirror glass

Pass 12 Mar 2013 129,074 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both beam patterns require attention soon

both rear top shocker casings corroded

front gearbox mount slighty worn

front number plate slighty damaged

oil leak around engine

Fail 12 Mar 2013 129,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both beam patterns require attention soon

both rear top shocker casings corroded

front gearbox mount slighty worn

front number plate slighty damaged

oil leak around engine

Pass 12 Mar 2012 120,648 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

oil leak around engine

Pass 4 Mar 2011 110,038 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

emissions slightly smokey

Fail 4 Mar 2011 110,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

emissions slightly smokey

Pass 19 Mar 2010 97,829 miles

front brake disc and front brake pads require replacing shortly (squeal noise from front (brake pad warning retaining clip noisy)

front number plate cracked

offside door mirror cover missing

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside headlight aim on lower limit

oil around engine

slight damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2010 97,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside door mirror cover missing

front number plate cracked

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside headlight aim on lower limit

oil around engine

slight damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2009 86,796 miles

both fron ttyres close to legal limit

front exhaust section has a slight blow

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front sidelight dim

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,680 miles

osf tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,830 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,232 miles

Both front tyres on [2/3mm].

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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Y942 TKR is a 2001 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y942 TKR, 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 Y942 TKR registered?

Y942 TKR is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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