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W701 AKM

2000 Opel Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,592 mi
Last recorded161,592 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 AKM
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 161,592 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 148,336 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Nov 2009 136,973 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 136,727 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 123,101 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2006 99,726 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 86,637 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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W701 AKM is a 2000 Opel Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 82,533 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 W701 AKM, 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 26 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W701 AKM registered?

W701 AKM is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W701 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W701 AKM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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