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Y197 DVO

2000 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,423 mi
Last recorded103,423 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 DVO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 103,423 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 103,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear flexi brake pipe ferules are slightly corroded

n/s/f headlight lens is slightly deteriorated/ discoloured

o/s/r & n/s/r flexi to wheel cylinders brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 97,426 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 90,511 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 90,511 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,502 miles

front exhaust flexi blowing

rear exhaust connection very corrodded and looks weak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 74,203 miles

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

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)

engine light is on

nearside door mirror glass broken

Pass 8 Feb 2010 66,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,766 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,520 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,704 miles

os front steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,251 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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Y197 DVO is a 2000 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y197 DVO, 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 Y197 DVO registered?

Y197 DVO is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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