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W718 YAL

2000 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,089 mi
Last recorded154,089 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW718 YAL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 154,089 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 148,083 miles

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

slight corrosion on front half of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Dec 2016 144,299 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 144,264 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 141,397 miles

exaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2015 141,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2014 138,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exaust slightly corroded

front tyres slightly worn

Fail 1 Dec 2014 138,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exaust slightly corroded

front tyres slightly worn

Pass 9 Dec 2013 135,615 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust started to deteriorate

Fail 3 Dec 2013 135,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust started to deteriorate

Pass 5 Dec 2012 132,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 6 Dec 2011 129,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side and offside front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Dec 2011 129,836 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 125,325 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 125,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 116,087 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2009 116,085 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2008 106,168 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 96,805 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 96,805 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 89,829 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 79,075 miles

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm

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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W718 YAL is a 2000 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W718 YAL, 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 W718 YAL registered?

W718 YAL is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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