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W706 VBO

2000 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,137 mi
Last recorded74,137 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW706 VBO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,137 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

offside front steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 74,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

offside front steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,619 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,514 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 63,514 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,990 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 57,990 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 52,249 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,249 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,045 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 35,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,919 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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W706 VBO is a 2000 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W706 VBO, 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 W706 VBO registered?

W706 VBO is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W706 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W706 VBO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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