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J400 ESR

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,242 mi
Last recorded145,242 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 ESR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 145,242 miles

Front Both front mirror casings damaged

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Locking up as out of synchronisation (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Both front mirror casings damaged

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 136,978 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 136,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 124,282 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 124,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 113,405 miles

E M light on

Engine oil level low and oil in coolant header tank

Front Both front tyres worn close to legal limit and near to cord depth on inner edges

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 113,308 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box corroded and holed (7.1.2)

E M light on

Engine oil level low and oil in coolant header tank

Front Both front tyres worn close to legal limit and near to cord depth on inner edges

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 101,336 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2015 101,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 89,919 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 89,919 miles

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

Exhaust rear box corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 80,536 miles

E.M.L on

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 67,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,623 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,709 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 46,709 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,089 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 35,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,685 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,868 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 25,583 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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J400 ESR is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J400 ESR, 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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J400 ESR is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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