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X493 AGM

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,317 mi
Last recorded110,317 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 AGM
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,317 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 110,317 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 103,645 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 103,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 99,289 miles

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

Oil leak Gear box and engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak around very corroded flange (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 99,289 miles

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

Oil leak Gear box and engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak around very corroded flange (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,186 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 95,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,140 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 991,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 88,258 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,576 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 82,576 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,126 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,781 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,205 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,546 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 48,285 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,414 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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X493 AGM is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X493 AGM, 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 X493 AGM registered?

X493 AGM is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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