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W172 RLJ

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,118 mi
Last recorded77,118 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 RLJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 77,118 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded

headlamps faded

minor blow from rear silencer

n/s/rear tyre worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,727 miles

195/60R15

Baffles in back box broken up

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 74,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

195/60R15

Baffles in back box broken up

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,939 miles

minor blow from exhaust flexi section

o/s/droplink boot damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,938 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor blow from exhaust flexi section

o/s/droplink boot damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2015 67,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,607 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,841 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 63,841 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,957 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,291 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,847 miles

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,693 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

n/s mirror loose

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,348 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,021 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 18,669 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 14,326 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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W172 RLJ is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W172 RLJ, 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 W172 RLJ registered?

W172 RLJ is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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