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AB08 CRG

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,894 mi
Last recorded154,894 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CRG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2021 154,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tailgate not open

reverse light not working

Fail 29 Jan 2021 151,816 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 136,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 136,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 123,335 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 123,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 115,501 miles

nails in o/s/r tyre

wipers worn

Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,605 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 98,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,472 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,702 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,373 miles

Offside Rear 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)

front discs appear worn

front tyres tapering on the inner edge

offside rear tyre tapering on the inner edge

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2012 53,005 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,549 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AB08 CRG is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 88,462 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 Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 CRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 26 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB08 CRG registered?

AB08 CRG is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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