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W939 VBO

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,987 mi
Last recorded133,987 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW939 VBO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 133,987 miles

Headlamp patterns poor

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 125,820 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 118,564 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 118,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 108,208 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 96,420 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 96,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 83,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 77,218 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 77,218 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 72,991 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 72,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 68,139 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 68,136 miles

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

Nearside 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 3 Jun 2006 59,960 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 59,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing low

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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W939 VBO is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W939 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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W939 VBO is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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