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W856 VBO

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,911 mi
Last recorded40,911 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 VBO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 40,911 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 40,878 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,362 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 40,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,352 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear silencer deteriorated slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,420 miles

rear silencer box deteriated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,418 miles

rear silencer box deteriated

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,212 miles

rear silencer slight deteriation

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,946 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,482 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished with age

o/s/r tyre perished with age

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,078 miles

FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES POOR CONDITION

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASE CORROSION

Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,767 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,125 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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W856 VBO is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W856 VBO, 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 W856 VBO registered?

W856 VBO is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W856 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W856 VBO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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