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YM55 UYB

2005 Opel Astra

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,721 mi
Last recorded139,721 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Opel Astra91,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 UYB
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 139,721 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 139,720 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 119,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

The "Distance travelled" display on dash is showing 119206 miles. This figure is believed to be recorded in kilometers, yet the printed dash display shows miles, so it is recorded as miles.

Pass 11 May 2010 108,482 miles

Front brake discs worn with a deep lip on outer edges.

Rear brake discs worn and lipped, inner faces are corroded on the surface, but do not display deep pitting.

Fail 11 May 2010 108,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs worn with a deep lip on outer edges.

Rear brake discs worn and lipped, inner faces are corroded on the surface, but do not display deep pitting.

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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YM55 UYB is a 2005 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 91,551 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 YM55 UYB, 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 21 years old, this Opel Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM55 UYB registered?

YM55 UYB is a 2005 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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