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X597 VAF

2000 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,460 mi
Last recorded116,460 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 VAF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 116,460 miles

rear tyres have age related cracks

Fail 25 Aug 2015 116,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 23 Aug 2014 109,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2013 101,839 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 94,694 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 88,189 miles

brake pipes corroded in places where visable

Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,657 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 80,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 73,753 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,890 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but can still be read from 20 mtrs.

Fail 22 Aug 2007 61,277 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,277 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,241 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 51,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X597 VAF is a 2000 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X597 VAF, 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 X597 VAF registered?

X597 VAF is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X597 VAF safe to buy?

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