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W771 XBF

2000 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,666 mi
Last recorded84,666 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW771 XBF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 84,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 84,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 84,631 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to both rear shocker casing

advise corrosion to both rear shocker casing

advise corrosion to offside and near side rear axle mountings.

advise offside and near side head lamp outer lens condition

advise offside and near side rear axle bushes splitting borderline

advise squeak from nearside front brake area

Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,552 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,421 miles

front headlights faded lenses

middle and rear exhaust corroded and clamps

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,825 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,366 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 76,126 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 76,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 72,301 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 68,291 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,291 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,430 miles

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre - outer sidewall perishing

Nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Waterpump noisy

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,505 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 52,407 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 52,407 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 47,895 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 47,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2007 41,667 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 41,667 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2006 35,388 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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W771 XBF is a 2000 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W771 XBF, 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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W771 XBF is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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