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X743 HRX

2000 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,927 mi
Last recorded89,927 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX743 HRX
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 89,927 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 89,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,084 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 81,799 miles

coolant level low

Oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

different aspect ratio tyres fitted on front and rear axles

Fail 7 Dec 2013 81,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

coolant level low

different aspect ratio tyres fitted on front and rear axles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 74,838 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre to front exhaust clamp corroded

centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded and slightly damaged

nearside and offside rear tyres perished heavily

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 74,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre to front exhaust clamp corroded

centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded and slightly damaged

nearside and offside rear tyres perished heavily

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,261 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 62,401 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 58,407 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 53,875 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 50,181 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 46,283 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 42,359 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2004 37,073 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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X743 HRX is a 2000 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X743 HRX, 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 X743 HRX registered?

X743 HRX is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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