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W87 VDW

2000 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,519 mi
Last recorded78,519 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW87 VDW
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,519 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 78,512 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 73,591 miles

brake pipes corroding

oil leak

suspension springs corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2017 66,345 miles

Offside track rod end play

brake pipes slight corrosion

suspension springs corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2017 66,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside track rod end play

brake pipes slight corrosion

suspension springs corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,137 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 55,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2015 54,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 50,575 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 47,271 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 47,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 44,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 May 2011 41,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,758 miles

Center mounting corroded & broken

Sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2010 37,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Center mounting corroded & broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2009 33,983 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 33,983 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 May 2008 30,065 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 30,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 28,398 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 28,398 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 26,111 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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W87 VDW is a 2000 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W87 VDW, 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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W87 VDW is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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