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J16 LEL

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,783 mi
Last recorded128,783 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 LEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 128,783 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe under front wing to flexible hose corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe to/from flexible hose corroded

Offside Front metal brake pipe under front wing to flexible hose corroded

Offside Rear metal brake pipe to/from flexible hose corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 128,783 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak between front pipe & intermediate section sealing joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear coil spring outer protective coating coming away

Brake fluid dirty

Nearside Front metal brake pipe under front wing to flexible hose corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe to/from flexible hose corroded

Offside Front metal brake pipe under front wing to flexible hose corroded

Offside Rear metal brake pipe to/from flexible hose corroded

Offside washer jet operation poor

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2018 125,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 120,450 miles

Corrosion to both front brake pipes behind wheels

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in N/S inner rack joint

Pass 21 Sep 2016 119,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,874 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 114,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 105,696 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,227 miles

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

n/s headlight lens tarnished

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

play in n/s steering rack arm

rear exhaust box to centre pipe joint badly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 97,810 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 93,705 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,325 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,800 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2008 79,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 67,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2007 67,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2006 57,120 miles

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

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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J16 LEL is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J16 LEL, 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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J16 LEL is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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