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IEZ 3957

2000 Opel Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,565 mi
Last recorded126,565 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIEZ 3957
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 126,565 miles

oil leaks

Fail 26 Oct 2015 126,565 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) metal brake pipe to wheel cylinder (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) front to rear metal brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

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

oil leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2014 123,358 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 123,358 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 115,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 115,834 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 111,854 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 111,854 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 105,014 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 105,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 98,123 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 98,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,206 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 93,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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IEZ 3957 is a 2000 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 IEZ 3957, 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 IEZ 3957 registered?

IEZ 3957 is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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