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X853 AGM

2000 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,059 mi
Last recorded119,059 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 AGM
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 119,059 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 119,059 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 112,288 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 104,841 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 96,773 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 96,773 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,445 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 89,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,704 miles

Centre/rear exhaust flange very corroded and about to break.

Front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded.

Front wiper self park system faulty.

Headlamp beam patterns very poor due to deteriorated headlamps. Borderline MOT pass.

O/S front flexi-brake hose centre support heavily corroded.

Rigid front brake pipes into wheel arches have been greased.

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 75,701 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perished and cracking.

Centre/rear exhaust flange very corroded and about to break.

Front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded.

Front wiper self park system faulty.

Headlamp beam patterns very poor due to deteriorated headlamps. Borderline MOT pass.

O/S front flexi-brake hose centre support heavily corroded.

O/S front tyre worn to the legal limit. Borderline MOT pass. Worn on inner edge. Small cut in tread. Recommend replacement and front wheel alignment check.

Rigid front brake pipes into wheel arches have been greased.

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 71,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 71,298 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,037 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,736 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,270 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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X853 AGM is a 2000 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X853 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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X853 AGM is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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