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L5 MNH

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,423 mi
Last recorded156,423 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 MNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 156,423 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight movement in both macpherson stuts

Fail 10 Apr 2017 156,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight movement in both macpherson stuts

Pass 9 Apr 2016 142,957 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear coil springs corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 130,695 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

has slight engine oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall perished but not exposing cords

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

nearside headlamp top fixing broken but headlamp still secure

offside front headlamp lower fixing broken but headlamp still secure

offside front tyre worn on the edges

outer sill covers fitted

parking brake cable outer casing split

rear silencer mounting rubbers perished

Fail 12 Mar 2015 130,695 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

has slight engine oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall perished but not exposing cords

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

nearside headlamp top fixing broken but headlamp still secure

offside front headlamp lower fixing broken but headlamp still secure

offside front tyre worn on the edges

outer sill covers fitted

parking brake cable outer casing split

rear silencer mounting rubbers perished

Pass 10 Apr 2014 123,306 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front wiper blade split on the ends

offside headlamp lower fixing broken but headlamp still secure

outer sill covers fitted

parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated

rear silencer mounting rubbers perished

Fail 9 Apr 2014 123,306 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front wiper blade split on the ends

offside headlamp lower fixing broken but headlamp still secure

outer sill covers fitted

parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated

rear silencer mounting rubbers perished

Pass 5 Apr 2013 112,794 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f brake hose feed pipe corroding.

rear tyres perishing within outer walls.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 112,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f brake hose feed pipe corroding.

rear tyres perishing within outer walls.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 106,034 miles

exhaust rear section badly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe extensive corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2012 106,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rear section badly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe extensive corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2011 100,975 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding.

n/s/f side light dim

rear brake hose feed pipes corroding.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 100,975 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipe corroding.

n/s/f side light dim

rear brake hose feed pipes corroding.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 90,090 miles

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

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

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

outer sill mouldings fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2010 90,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sill mouldings fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2009 77,196 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust tailbox damaged and dented

exhaust tailbox to centre pipe joint rusty

outer sill mouldings fitted

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2009 77,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust tailbox damaged and dented

exhaust tailbox to centre pipe joint rusty

outer sill mouldings fitted

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,869 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly and perished

exhaust corroded around the joints

outer sill mouldings fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,744 miles

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

outer sill mouldings fitted

stone chips to the windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2006 56,337 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 56,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L5 MNH is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L5 MNH, 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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L5 MNH is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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