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W402 AEP

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,500 mi
Last recorded137,500 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW402 AEP
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 137,500 miles

very slight play in n/s front steering rack

Fail 21 Jun 2016 137,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

very slight play in n/s front steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2015 124,510 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 124,510 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 109,537 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 109,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,063 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 88,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,221 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 67,423 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 54,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 54,957 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 45,559 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 45,514 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2007 36,629 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 25,970 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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W402 AEP is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 82,533 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W402 AEP, 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 W402 AEP registered?

W402 AEP is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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