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W733 YAL

2000 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,873 mi
Last recorded139,873 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW733 YAL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 139,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 122,118 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 109,578 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate cracked

hand brake cable insecure

washers poor

weld reapair to o/s front

Fail 2 Mar 2011 109,567 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate cracked

hand brake cable insecure

washers poor

weld reapair to o/s front

Pass 2 Oct 2010 107,802 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 106,338 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 97,634 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 83,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 73,050 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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W733 YAL is a 2000 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W733 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 W733 YAL registered?

W733 YAL is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W733 YAL safe to buy?

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