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W169 VDW

2000 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,102 mi
Last recorded134,102 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 VDW
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 134,102 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 123,935 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 116,406 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,801 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jul 2015 106,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2014 104,117 miles

rear ex box poor

Fail 14 May 2014 104,117 miles

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

rear ex box poor

Pass 16 May 2013 92,673 miles

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

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre on the inside edge

Fail 16 May 2013 92,673 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inside edges!

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

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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

Offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2012 86,788 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 78,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 76,633 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 74,253 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 74,253 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2008 66,929 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 66,929 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2007 57,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 57,971 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 49,012 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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W169 VDW is a 2000 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W169 VDW, 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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W169 VDW is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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