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X379 FOR

2000 Opel Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,979 mi
Last recorded39,979 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX379 FOR
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2018 39,979 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 27 Nov 2017 33,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 6 Dec 2016 24,394 miles

Nearside Front side repeater temp repair

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Nov 2016 24,240 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front side repeater temp repair

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2015 17,132 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 17,132 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 16,186 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 15,616 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 14,910 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 14,303 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,572 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 13,572 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 12,770 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 11,827 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 10,645 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 9,884 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 9,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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X379 FOR is a 2000 Opel Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X379 FOR, 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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X379 FOR is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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