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YH51 BTL

2008 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,085 mi
Last recorded177,085 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Opel Astra83,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 BTL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 177,085 miles

oil leak @ gearbox

Fail 19 Feb 2019 177,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks @ engine

signs of n/s/f brake binding

tyre pressure low n/s/r

Pass 22 Feb 2018 171,192 miles

OIL LEAKS @ ENGINE

Fail 22 Feb 2018 171,192 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAKS @ ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F DROP LINK JOINT

Pass 10 Feb 2017 163,734 miles

oil leaks engine

slight play o/s/f drop link joint

tyre pressures low

Fail 9 Feb 2017 163,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks engine

slight play o/s/f drop link joint

tyre pressures low

Pass 25 Feb 2016 155,558 miles

front cross brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 147,409 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 139,866 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 132,891 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 125,586 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 118,362 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 109,081 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 100,695 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,187 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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YH51 BTL is a 2008 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 83,644 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 YH51 BTL, 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 18 years old, this Opel Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH51 BTL registered?

YH51 BTL is a 2008 Opel Astra, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is YH51 BTL safe to buy?

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