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W994 NTX

2000 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,987 mi
Last recorded196,987 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW994 NTX
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2017 196,987 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both drop links (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several places (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassy (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 191,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2015 182,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight seepage from o/s steering rack

Fail 26 Feb 2015 182,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight seepage from o/s steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2014 172,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight seepage powersteering fluid from rack

Pass 25 Feb 2013 162,844 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s headlamp lense deteriorated

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2012 153,738 miles

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

exhaust clamps deteriorated

slight movement n/s steering system

Pass 2 Mar 2011 143,925 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight seepage of oil steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2011 143,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight seepage of oil steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2010 133,936 miles

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

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

both exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2009 124,346 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 123,872 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 108,045 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 89,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 73,156 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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W994 NTX is a 2000 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W994 NTX, 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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W994 NTX is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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