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W729 VBO

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

41,485 mi
Last recorded41,485 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 VBO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 41,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2025 38,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCK CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCK CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 32,248 miles

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CORRODED AT SUBFRAME MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Pass 26 May 2023 29,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 29,267 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 27,190 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 25,497 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 25,497 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020 21,616 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 21,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 14,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 14,500 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 14,264 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 14,264 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 14,085 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,810 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 13,585 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,336 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 12,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,836 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 10,647 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 9,863 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 9,863 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 9,036 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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W729 VBO is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W729 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 W729 VBO registered?

W729 VBO is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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