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W918 SJM

2000 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,577 mi
Last recorded95,577 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW918 SJM
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 95,577 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,344 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 93,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 87,930 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,305 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 78,305 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 73,440 miles

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,673 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heavy corrosion to rear box mountings

Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,175 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 54,509 miles

Air leak from manifold vaccum pipe

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

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 54,509 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air leak from manifold vacume pipe

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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W918 SJM is a 2000 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W918 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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What year was W918 SJM registered?

W918 SJM is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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