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Y866 GDW

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,752 mi
Last recorded120,752 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 GDW
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 120,752 miles

Front discs corroded

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2016 111,929 miles

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 111,929 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 104,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,223 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2013 92,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,134 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insure

engine manegment light on

exhaust mountain snaped but not inscure

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/r tyre wearing bon both edges

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Feb 2011 77,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Feb 2011 77,233 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,539 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 68,414 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,414 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,469 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 48,469 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,860 miles

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

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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Y866 GDW is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y866 GDW, 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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Y866 GDW is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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