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J17 NHX

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,701 mi
Last recorded139,701 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 NHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 139,701 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 139,689 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 128,266 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 128,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 116,933 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 116,993 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 105,425 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake slightly binding

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2010 105,425 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Oil leak

offside rear brake slightly binding

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 103,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 101,828 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 150,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 137,010 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 137,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 120,950 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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J17 NHX is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J17 NHX, 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 J17 NHX registered?

J17 NHX is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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