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W837 VCH

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,246 mi
Last recorded120,246 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 VCH
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2014 120,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 120,246 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 108,393 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 108,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,791 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 84,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 84,796 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 75,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres down to 2mm

Pass 6 Jul 2010 75,228 miles

front tyres down to 2mm

Pass 2 Jun 2009 67,374 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 59,067 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 59,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,184 miles

corrosion front brake discs

corrosion osf brake pipe

front wipers slight smear

Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,908 miles

front discs worn

Fail 1 Jun 2006 48,908 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs worn

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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W837 VCH 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 60%.

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 W837 VCH, 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 W837 VCH registered?

W837 VCH is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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