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X886 AFH

2000 Opel Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,201 mi
Last recorded146,201 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX886 AFH
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2014 146,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front subframe in very poor condition

n/s front door mirror cover missing

o/s front coil spring fouling inner wing

o/s front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 3 Dec 2013 145,264 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly worn

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

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

Front metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 145,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Both rear axle bushes slightly worn

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

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

Front metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 144,387 miles

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front fuel pipes slightly corroded

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Wiper mechanism poor

both front head lamps in poor condition

Fail 4 Dec 2012 144,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front fuel pipes slightly corroded

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Wiper mechanism poor

Pass 15 Nov 2011 141,140 miles

Both front headlight patterns poor

Front brake discs corroded

Metal fuel pipe corroded, plastic pipe underneth to metal pipe up bulk head

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Offside rear shocker cover loose

Pass 25 Nov 2010 140,703 miles

Both front head light adusters poor

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front head light pattern poor

Metal fuel pipes on bulk head corroded

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

Offside front door mirror craked

Pass 30 Nov 2009 139,753 miles

Advise condition of o/s mirror glass

Advise oil leak from driveshaft

Advise to move discs from n/s wiper sweep area of windscreen

Fuel pipe to fuel filter under bonnet slight corrosion

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror outer cover missing

Fail 20 Nov 2009 139,746 miles

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

Advise condition of o/s mirror glass

Advise oil leak from driveshaft

Advise to move discs from n/s wiper sweep area of windscreen

Fuel pipe to fuel filter under bonnet slight corrosion

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror outer cover missing

Pass 20 Nov 2008 131,332 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 116,753 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 116,753 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 105,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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X886 AFH is a 2000 Opel Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X886 AFH, 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 X886 AFH registered?

X886 AFH is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X886 AFH safe to buy?

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