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V477 ESL

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,423 mi
Last recorded105,423 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV477 ESL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 105,423 miles

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

brake pipes coverd in grease

side skirts fitted

Fail 2 May 2014 105,387 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake pipes coverd in grease

Pass 10 May 2013 101,252 miles

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

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

all brake pipes have been coated with grease prior to test

Pass 3 May 2012 96,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2012 96,560 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 90,211 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

steering rack slightly damp offside

Pass 22 Apr 2010 82,358 miles

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

brake pipes coverd in copper slip

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,909 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 73,901 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 73,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 66,162 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,700 miles

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

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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V477 ESL is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V477 ESL, 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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V477 ESL is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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