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W709 VNY

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,467 mi
Last recorded179,467 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 VNY
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 179,467 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Offside and Nearside Rear Axle (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 179,308 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Offside and Nearside Rear Axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 171,252 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 163,116 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 155,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 146,839 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 146,813 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 137,472 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2012 126,266 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 117,000 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 107,779 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 107,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 96,049 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 85,611 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 73,658 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 66,187 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

cannot check outer cills fully due to plastic over cills fitted

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating

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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W709 VNY is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 W709 VNY, 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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W709 VNY is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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