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W742 VBO

2000 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,983 mi
Last recorded89,983 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 VBO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,983 miles

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

Front and rear number plates poor condition

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

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

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,093 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 88,093 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 86,021 miles

Front and rear number plate tarnished

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

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

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

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 84,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre edge worn just in limits.

oil leak.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,816 miles

both registration plates slightly discoloured

Fail 13 Apr 2011 76,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both registration plates slightly discoloured

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both registration plates slightly discoloured

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 69,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2009 69,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,575 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2008 63,575 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,207 miles

Oil leak

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Apr 2006 50,919 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

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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W742 VBO is a 2000 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 82,533 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W742 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 W742 VBO registered?

W742 VBO is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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