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J7 GJA

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,055 mi
Last recorded111,055 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 GJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 111,055 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 109,921 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 93,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2010 93,812 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 822,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 822,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,337 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear brake pipe heavily greased

Fail 3 Nov 2008 74,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear brake pipe heavily greased

Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,490 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 56,490 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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J7 GJA is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J7 GJA, 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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J7 GJA is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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