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YBZ 5865

2000 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,498 mi
Last recorded82,498 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Opel Astra82,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBZ 5865
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 82,498 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,110 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 75,364 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer plate corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,738 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer plat corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer plat corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 68,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer plat corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 62,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,055 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 49,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 45,481 miles

Both front tyres cut on tread and worn inner/outer side

Both rear tyres cut on treads inner/outer side

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 38,966 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 31,684 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 23,184 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 16,613 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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YBZ 5865 is a 2000 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YBZ 5865, 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 YBZ 5865 registered?

YBZ 5865 is a 2000 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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