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G3 LUE

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,485 mi
Last recorded92,485 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 LUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,485 miles

Brake pipes heavilly greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

front number plate slightly insecure

headlamps misted but still producing pattern

Fail 24 Aug 2017 92,481 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust insecure and blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

front number plate slightly insecure

headlamps misted but still producing pattern

Pass 6 Nov 2014 89,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 89,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nails in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,484 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 81,484 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 78,206 miles

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

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

front bumper is slightly damaged

oil level is very low in the engine

rear bumper is slightly damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2012 78,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front bumper is slightly damaged

oil level is very low in the engine

rear bumper is slightly damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 70,773 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted on n/s/r

Fail 7 Oct 2010 63,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished on side wall

surface corrosion on exhaust system

surface corrosion on front brake pipes n/s and o/s

surface corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished on side wall

surface corrosion on exhaust system

surface corrosion on front brake pipes n/s and o/s

surface corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,555 miles

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

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

front bumper is damaged

nearside mirror cover is missing

nearside rear tyre is cracking 195/60/15HR 0290526

offside rear tyre is cracking 195/60/15HR 0290526

Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,098 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damaged 195/60/15HR 0290526

offside mirror cover is missing

Fail 14 Oct 2008 53,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damaged 195/60/15HR 0290526

offside mirror cover is missing

Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,518 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 41,298 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 34,147 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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G3 LUE is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G3 LUE, 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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G3 LUE is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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