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Y438 LRC

2000 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,781 mi
Last recorded211,781 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 LRC
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 211,781 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear outer wheel arch has slight corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 200,303 miles

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

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

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

rear service brake uneven application 29%

Pass 10 Jun 2015 187,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 177,246 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 165,214 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 165,214 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 158,101 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexi mesh broken and blowing

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front tyre on 3mm and scrubbed on the inner edge

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Rear exhaust corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 158,101 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexi mesh broken and blowing

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front tyre on 3mm and scrubbed on the inner edge

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 146,974 miles

N/S door mirror cover broken

Fail 6 Jun 2011 146,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine coolant level low, added 1.5 litres

Engine oil level low, added 1.5 litres

N/S door mirror cover broken

Pass 7 Jun 2010 133,645 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 133,645 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2009 119,948 miles

Engine oil level was low. Adeed 1 litre.

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 119,948 miles

Engine oil level was low. Adeed 1 litre.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 112,908 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Fail 30 May 2008 112,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres on 3mm tread.

Engine coolant level low. Added 1 litre anti-freeze.

Engine oil level low. Added 1 litre.

Middle and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm. Also cracking and perishing.

Slight play in nearside front strut top.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 91,881 miles

Engine oil level was below minimum, 1Ltr added. † †Coolant level was below minimum, 1Ltr added. † †Near-side rear tyre slightly mis-shaped.

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 91,881 miles

Engine oil level was below minimum, 1Ltr added. † †Coolant level was below minimum, 1Ltr added. † †Near-side rear tyre slightly mis-shaped.

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 70,528 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 70,528 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front brake pads appear low.

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

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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Y438 LRC is a 2000 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y438 LRC, 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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Y438 LRC is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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