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Y997 TSD

2001 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,277 mi
Last recorded87,277 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Astra86,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 TSD
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 87,277 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 87,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,742 miles

Front tyres worn @ inner edges

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 79,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 75,119 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 75,119 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,505 miles

Off side rear brake disc inner surface corroded.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,000 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 66,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 61,414 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 56,697 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 56,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 51,730 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 46,001 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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Y997 TSD is a 2001 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y997 TSD, 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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Y997 TSD is a 2001 Opel Astra, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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