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X268 VPJ

2000 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,204 mi
Last recorded55,204 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 VPJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 55,204 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 54,307 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 53,442 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2021 53,433 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,526 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,779 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 50,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 49,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2017 45,983 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 42,681 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads are cracking up

Pass 29 May 2015 39,497 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 37,311 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 34,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,839 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 30,646 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 28,518 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,178 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 26,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,977 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 17,085 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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X268 VPJ is a 2000 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X268 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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What year was X268 VPJ registered?

X268 VPJ is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is X268 VPJ safe to buy?

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