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X865 JAR

2000 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,674 mi
Last recorded159,674 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 JAR
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 159,674 miles

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

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

corrosion offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

offside mirror glass cracked

side skirts fitted, not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 13 Sep 2016 159,334 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded upper front to rear pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both dim (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion lower front to rear brake pipe

corrosion offside rear brake pipe joiner to hose

corrosion offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

offside mirror glass cracked

side skirts fitted, not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 5 Oct 2015 152,704 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 141,879 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 141,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 131,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 131,292 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 118,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 105,606 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 105,528 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 94,295 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 82,179 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 82,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 71,767 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2006 60,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X865 JAR is a 2000 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 82,533 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X865 JAR, 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 X865 JAR registered?

X865 JAR is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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