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W816 SJM

2000 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,162 mi
Last recorded146,162 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW816 SJM
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 146,162 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 146,162 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 135,160 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 135,125 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 123,046 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 123,011 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 103,902 miles

altenator noisey

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 90,712 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2013 80,587 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 69,993 miles

misting of oil around steering rack area

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,309 miles

Advise:rear wiper split

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 60,309 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,596 miles

Front No. plate deteriating

Fail 8 Jul 2010 55,596 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,348 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 51,336 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,682 miles

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

both no plates fading

Fail 20 Jun 2008 43,682 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,045 miles

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

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 24 Jun 2006 30,514 miles

advise on baffles loose in rear box

Pass 16 Jul 2005 27,134 miles

both front tyres on 2mm on edges

rear wiper blade ends split

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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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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