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X277 VPJ

2000 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,250 mi
Last recorded60,250 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX277 VPJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,337 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 58,335 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,366 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 56,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,437 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 50,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 452,634 miles

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

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

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

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

PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

Fail 24 Apr 2008 45,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,523 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 35,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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X277 VPJ is a 2000 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X277 VPJ, 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 X277 VPJ registered?

X277 VPJ is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is X277 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X277 VPJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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