MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Both headlamp lenses are deteriorating (plastic) may affect beam pattern or light intensity
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine misfiring
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Plastic side sills fitted not allowing full inspection of bodysills
Power steering moist nearside of rack
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Steering rack moist nearside
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
water mark on rear number plate
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
water mark on rear number plate
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on rear silencer
corrosion on rear silencer
How Reliable is the Opel Astra?
Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W197 VHB is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 W197 VHB, 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 W197 VHB registered?
W197 VHB is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 May 2000.
Is W197 VHB safe to buy?
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