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L8 NFO

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,236 mi
Last recorded178,236 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 NFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 178,236 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 163,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 163,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 149,449 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 142,304 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 142,304 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 141,371 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 137,361 miles

Both rack ends worn

Both rear shock absorber outer casings are corroded

EML is on

Exhaust hangers are perished

Nearside front tyre is deflated

Nearside front wheel is buckled

Fail 9 May 2013 137,361 miles

Both rack ends worn

Both rear shock absorber outer casings are corroded

EML is on

Exhaust hangers are perished

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside front tyre is deflated

Nearside front wheel is buckled

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 127,185 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 117,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 117,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 101,407 miles

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

water marks on front and rear no plates

Fail 26 Oct 2009 101,407 miles

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

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

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

water marks on front and rear no plates

Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,173 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)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,595 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,852 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 45,852 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L8 NFO is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L8 NFO, 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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What year was L8 NFO registered?

L8 NFO is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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