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W926 VBO

2000 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,922 mi
Last recorded121,922 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW926 VBO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 121,922 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

oil leak

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Fail 16 Mar 2016 121,921 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

handbrake needs adjusting

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 115,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine has a vacuum leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,571 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 100,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 92,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Door check straps loose

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

O/S wiper poor

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

Surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Door check straps loose

O/S wiper poor

Surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2011 84,365 miles

bit of play in steering rack

both front wiper rubbers ends split

brake pipe to nearside rear flexi corroding

child seat fitted to nearside rear outer seatbelt

child seat fitted to offside rear outer seatbelt

offside front brake pipe corroding

sill covers fitted

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Fail 23 Feb 2011 84,365 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bit of play in steering rack

both front wiper rubbers ends split

brake pipe to nearside rear flexi corroding

centre exhaust rear join flange very rusty

child seat fitted to nearside rear outer seatbelt

child seat fitted to offside rear outer seatbelt

offside front brake pipe corroding

parts of exhaust system rusting

sill covers fitted

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 1 Mar 2010 76,558 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Some brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,638 miles

brake pipe to nearside rear flexi corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

parts of exhaust systen rusting

rear exhaust box rusty

sill covers fitted

some brake pipes furring

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2008 58,632 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipe to nearside rear flexi corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

parts of exhaust systen rusting

rear exhaust box rusty

sill covers fitted

some brake pipes furring

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2007 42,159 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,159 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,040 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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W926 VBO is a 2000 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W926 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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W926 VBO is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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