MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Noise from interior / inside of tyre when rotated
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Noise from interior / inside of tyre when rotated
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear shock absorber starting to corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Oil leak ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear shock absorber starting to corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust rubber
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Engine ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
altenator noisey
engine oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
various brake pipes slightly corroded
misting of oil around steering rack area
rear no.plate slightly deteriorated
Advise:rear wiper split
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advise:rear wiper split
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front No. plate deteriating
Front No. plate deteriating
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both no plates fading
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both no plates fading
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate starting to fade
advise on baffles loose in rear box
both front tyres on 2mm on edges
rear wiper blade ends split
How Reliable is the Opel Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W816 SJM is a 2000 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,399cc 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 W816 SJM, 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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W816 SJM is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 17 April 2000.
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