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W809 RNU

2000 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,587 mi
Last recorded131,587 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW809 RNU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 131,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2014 121,102 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 121,102 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 119,120 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2012 116,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 108,419 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 100,763 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 92,760 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 92,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 85,092 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 68,445 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W809 RNU is a 2000 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W809 RNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W809 RNU registered?

W809 RNU is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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