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W946 GWC

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,359 mi
Last recorded113,359 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 GWC
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,359 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 113,306 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 103,451 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 103,451 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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 85,752 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 85,752 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 77,262 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 76,731 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,181 miles

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

front pads low

front tyres low

Fail 16 Apr 2010 71,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front pads low

front tyres low

Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,454 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 60,899 miles

advise surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Oct 2007 52,976 miles

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

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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W946 GWC is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W946 GWC, 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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W946 GWC is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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