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W647 PRC

2000 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,244 mi
Last recorded136,244 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW647 PRC
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2017 136,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage within zone A, but does not affect the view of the driver.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 125,390 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 115,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 115,512 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 111,115 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 103,058 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advice both wing mirror covers missing

Fail 11 Dec 2012 103,058 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advice both wing mirror covers missing

Pass 6 Dec 2011 94,156 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 86,680 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 86,635 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 75,077 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 64,799 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 56,992 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 56,992 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,621 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 48,621 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering fluid leak

power steering fluid low

screw offside rear tyre

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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W647 PRC is a 2000 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 W647 PRC, 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 W647 PRC registered?

W647 PRC is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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