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L500 JEL

2000 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

215,061 mi
Last recorded215,061 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 JEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020 215,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative BOTH SIDES FRONT (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CENTRAL CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 209,671 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES REAR AXLE BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES REAR TO BRAKE HOSE & FROM (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 209,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Body panel likely to become detached SILL COVER (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES REAR AXLE BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES REAR TO BRAKE HOSE & FROM (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 200,034 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & REAR TO BRAKE HOSEES (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRE PERISHED & WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 200,034 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure & REAR BOX (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & REAR TO BRAKE HOSEES (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRE PERISHED & WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 119,333 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear TYRES WEARING ON EDGES & SLIGHTLY PERISHED

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 182,845 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 170,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR TOO BRAKE HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 170,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR TOO BRAKE HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 162,299 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 162,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 153,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 151,499 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 151,397 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 142,663 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 142,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 134,433 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 134,433 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 127,762 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 127,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 120,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 97,316 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 79,333 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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L500 JEL is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 L500 JEL, 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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L500 JEL is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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