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X659 AUJ

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,717 mi
Last recorded111,717 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 AUJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 111,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 107,625 miles

o/s of steering rack damp

centre and rear exaust corroding

o/s/f tyre has two deep cuts inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

service light on

Pass 25 Jan 2010 106,587 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 106,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs heaviley corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 105,530 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode.

exhaust corroded(not leaking)

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 103,949 miles

centre and rear exaust corroding

dampness around o/s of steering rack

front brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2007 102,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight leak o/s of rack.

Fail 7 Feb 2007 102,867 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight leak o/s of rack.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 98,987 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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X659 AUJ is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X659 AUJ, 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 X659 AUJ registered?

X659 AUJ is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is X659 AUJ safe to buy?

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