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AHZ 5624

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,590 mi
Last recorded119,590 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 5624
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2014 119,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 119,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 119,578 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 117,422 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 106,073 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 106,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 103,389 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and wearing.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

unable to check condition of middle rear seatbelt as it is missing.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 103,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and wearing.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

unable to check condition of middle rear seatbelt as it is missing.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 95,646 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 88,065 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

one rear exhaust support bracket missing though exhaust is still supported by other brackets/rubbers.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 88,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

one rear exhaust support bracket missing though exhaust is still supported by other brackets/rubbers.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 79,114 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 79,114 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,802 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2005 53,091 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 53,091 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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AHZ 5624 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AHZ 5624, 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 AHZ 5624 registered?

AHZ 5624 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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