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J444 YLC

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,985 mi
Last recorded138,985 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 YLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 138,985 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 138,883 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 131,148 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 128,974 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 126,184 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 126,145 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 122,454 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 122,434 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 117,920 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 112,325 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 109,598 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 98,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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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J444 YLC is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J444 YLC, 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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J444 YLC is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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