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LJ02 OSD

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,296 mi
Last recorded155,296 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 OSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 155,296 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery insecure

emissions just passed

oil leaks

steering rack damp

Fail 1 Oct 2012 155,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

emissions just passed

oil leaks

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Oct 2011 146,880 miles

Front gearbox rubber mounting badly worn

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 141,606 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 141,601 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 125,944 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 125,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 108,383 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 84,896 miles

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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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LJ02 OSD is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ02 OSD, 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 LJ02 OSD registered?

LJ02 OSD is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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