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W739 RHU

2000 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,888 mi
Last recorded178,888 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW739 RHU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 178,888 miles

Battery held with cable ties.

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

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

Fuel filler pipe split. May leak when fuel tank is fully filled

Pass 25 Mar 2015 172,149 miles

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

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

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

poor beam images from both front headlights

Fail 23 Mar 2015 172,077 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 168,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 165,366 miles

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

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

corrosion on the front brake discs inside edges

Fail 12 Apr 2013 165,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

corrosion on the front brake discs inside edges

rotation noise from the r/o/s wheel

Pass 23 May 2012 164,921 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leaking poss water pump.

Pass 24 May 2011 150,884 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

raidator insecure

Fail 16 May 2011 150,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

raidator insecure

Pass 26 May 2010 139,962 miles

coolant leak possible radiator.

rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 130,035 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded.

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

offside outer cv gaiter slightly leaking grease.

Fail 25 Jun 2009 129,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre & rear exhaust corroded.

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

offside outer cv gaiter slightly leaking grease.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 117,786 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested, due to child seat fitted.

offside outer cv gaiter starting to split and slight leak of grease.

Fail 21 May 2008 117,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested, due to child seat fitted.

offside outer cv gaiter starting to split and slight leak of grease.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 105,572 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

Fail 22 Jun 2007 105,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 90,199 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge, (advise replacement).

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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W739 RHU is a 2000 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W739 RHU, 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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W739 RHU is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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