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X849 AGM

2000 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,698 mi
Last recorded121,698 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 AGM
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2017 121,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear parking brake efforts low

both rear tyres perishing

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2016 115,920 miles

both wing mirrors damged

brake pipes corroded

engine oil leaks

engine vac pipe split

front number plate damaged

fuel filter neck pipes perished

o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/r coil spring corroded

slight exhaust leak from center section.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 115,870 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both wing mirrors damged

brake pipes corroded

engine oil leaks

engine vac pipe split

front number plate damaged

fuel filter neck pipes perished

o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/r coil spring corroded

slight exhaust leak from center section.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 111,135 miles

drivers' door mirror in very poor condition

front number plate deteriorated

headlamp lenses badly deteriorated giving poor beam images

oil leaks

parking brake efforts 16% - minimum allowed

Fail 7 Oct 2015 111,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65x14h (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid faulty pump (8.2.3)

drivers' door mirror in very poor condition

front number plate deteriorated

headlamp lenses badly deteriorated giving poor beam images

oil leaks

parking brake efforts 16% - minimum allowed

Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,478 miles

HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES POOR

O/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE ( TAPED ON )

front number plate damaged

windscreen wash poor

Pass 17 Sep 2013 98,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 98,752 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,119 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 89,963 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,124 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,989 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,750 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 70,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 70,816 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 64,724 miles

rear brake inballence

Pass 5 Sep 2005 56,370 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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X849 AGM is a 2000 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X849 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 X849 AGM registered?

X849 AGM is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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