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X256 KCS

2000 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,996 mi
Last recorded61,996 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 KCS
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,996 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cills not checked due to plastic covers

Fail 2 Nov 2021 61,996 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cills not checked due to plastic covers

heat shield loose

Pass 9 Nov 2020 57,795 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 57,768 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear axle bush worn

Fail 8 Oct 2019 53,648 miles

Offside Front Brake hose porous flexi brake hose ferrule (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle bushes perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,781 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 42,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,517 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,841 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,509 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,442 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,999 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,282 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,554 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 22,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,404 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,783 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,980 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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X256 KCS is a 2000 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X256 KCS, 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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What year was X256 KCS registered?

X256 KCS is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X256 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X256 KCS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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