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X126 VPJ

2000 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,809 mi
Last recorded85,809 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 VPJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 85,809 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush de-bonding and perishing/cracking (6.1.D.1a)

Central Rear seatbelt not fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack has a slight misting of oil (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal reservoir bottle has slight misting of oil (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 85,801 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective unable to test seatbelt as mechanism is jammed and seatbelt does not move (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (185/65R14) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box detached from the rest of the exhaust system (7.1.2)

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush de-bonding and perishing/cracking (6.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak water dripping from off side corner of radiator ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (185/65R14) tyre devoid of tread on outside edge. Tyre is unevenly worn (out of shape) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing/cracking almost becoming excessive. tyre also has uneven wear on inside edge

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is perishing/cracking almost becoming excessive. tyre also has uneven wear on inside edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack has a slight misting of oil (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal reservoir bottle has slight misting of oil (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Mirror back missing

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

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted

Slight corrosion; Rear axle

Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,685 miles

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

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)

offside mirror back missing

oil leak

sill covers fitted cant check for corrosion

slight corrosion; exhaust, rear axle, front arms, front subframe, brake servo

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,604 miles

Engine breather hose perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside mirror back missing

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,988 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,451 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 70,170 miles

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

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

No oil in engine

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

Rattle from cambelt area

Sill covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

Slight corrosion; Rear axle

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 70,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

No oil in engine

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

Rattle from cambelt area

Sill covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

Slight corrosion; Rear axle

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 65,654 miles

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

front offside & nearside rear brake pipes rusty

front seatbelts slow to take up slack.

offside headlamp lens clouded,beam pattern poor

wipers splitting but still clear screen

Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,654 miles

front offside & nearside rear brake pipes rusty

front seatbelts slow to take up slack.

offside headlamp lens clouded,beam pattern poor

wipers splitting but still clear screen

Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,497 miles

brake pipe to nearside rear hose rusty

front seatbelts slow to take up slack

offside front brake pipe becoming rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2009 62,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake pipe to nearside rear hose rusty

front seatbelts slow to take up slack

offside front brake pipe becoming rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2008 59,535 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 59,535 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,649 miles

both rear tyres worn to wearbars,pressures were low prior to test!

front strut top bearings becoming rough

offside front brake pads worn low

rear brake application becoming uneven!

slight play in steering offside

slight play offside front rollbar link joint

Pass 21 Nov 2006 52,488 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 48,031 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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X126 VPJ is a 2000 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X126 VPJ, 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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X126 VPJ is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 11 December 2000.

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