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W916 YCR

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,388 mi
Last recorded85,388 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW916 YCR
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,388 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 83,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 83,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 80,130 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 80,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 78,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,975 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 70,707 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 69,125 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 65,422 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 65,422 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 11 May 2018 60,292 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,282 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2016 49,035 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 46,735 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 43,780 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 41,398 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 39,545 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,119 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,574 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r h/brake recording little effort

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,534 miles

front brake discs ridged

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,095 miles

front brake discs ridged

Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,380 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,962 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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W916 YCR is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W916 YCR, 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 W916 YCR registered?

W916 YCR is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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