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Y256 GUH

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,532 mi
Last recorded189,532 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 GUH
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 189,532 miles

2 cv gaiters deteriated

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

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

n/s/r shock shroud

Fail 29 May 2015 176,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 176,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 156,187 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 135,582 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 129,252 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 117,523 miles

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake disc's corroded on inner surface

n/s/f seat belt slow to retracted

n/s/f wing mirror backing damaged

o/s/f seat belt slow to retracted

Fail 14 Jan 2011 117,523 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake disc's corroded on inner surface

n/s/f seat belt slow to retracted

n/s/f wing mirror backing damaged

o/s/f seat belt slow to retracted

Pass 27 Jan 2010 109,648 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 26 Jan 2010 109,647 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 21 Jan 2009 102,599 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 95,765 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 89,405 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

slight lift in both front top shock mounts

Fail 23 Jan 2007 89,405 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

exhaust system badly corroded

slight lift in both front top shock mounts

Pass 17 Jan 2006 81,645 miles

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

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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Y256 GUH is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y256 GUH, 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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Y256 GUH is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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