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M444 NSU

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

102,003 mi
Last recorded102,003 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 NSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2010 102,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Different size tyres fitted front and rear

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front and rear brake discs pitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Steel wheels fitted on front

Pass 12 Mar 2009 100,909 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 100,909 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 91,937 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front floor damaged

offside front tyre perished

rear exhaust clamp snapped

rear tyres perished

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 18 Mar 2008 91,936 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front floor damaged

offside front tyre perished

rear exhaust clamp snapped

rear tyres perished

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Mar 2007 68,956 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 68,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2006 44,312 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 44,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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M444 NSU is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M444 NSU, 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 M444 NSU registered?

M444 NSU is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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The MOT history for M444 NSU shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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