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V54 JWO

2000 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

136,243 mi
Last recorded136,243 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 JWO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 136,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 133,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 128,296 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 128,296 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 122,501 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 117,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 112,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 106,546 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in several places (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake efficiency poor

Fail 16 May 2016 106,546 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in several places (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

handbrake efficiency poor

Pass 8 May 2015 99,870 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 94,445 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2014 94,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2013 89,408 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2013 89,408 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2012 83,720 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advice slight brake discs judder

Fail 17 May 2012 83,720 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

advice slight brake discs judder

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 77,303 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 72,179 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 72,179 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2009 64,108 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 64,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2008 57,998 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 57,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 21 May 2007 49,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Both rear tyres are cracked badly

Fail 21 May 2007 49,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres are cracked badly

Pass 16 May 2006 40,958 miles

both rear tyres are perishing slightly on the outer sidewalls

off side obligatory mirror outer cowling missing,no sharp edges

Fail 16 May 2006 40,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres are perishing slightly on the outer sidewalls

off side obligatory mirror outer cowling missing,no sharp edges

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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V54 JWO is a 2000 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V54 JWO, 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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V54 JWO is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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