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W742 WFG

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,976 mi
Last recorded52,976 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 WFG
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,860 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,644 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,237 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 52,237 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,801 miles

nsr tyre tread very low

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,662 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,111 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,249 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,531 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,024 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall perished

Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,470 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,617 miles

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

cut in nearside rear outer tyrewall

Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,478 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 25,698 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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W742 WFG is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W742 WFG, 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 WFG registered?

W742 WFG is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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