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M55 MLR

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,008 mi
Last recorded127,008 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 MLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 127,008 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 127,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 18 Feb 2014 113,558 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 108,449 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 102,214 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 102,214 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 96,627 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,725 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 87,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 87,712 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 82,039 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 76,707 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 66,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 56,603 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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M55 MLR is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M55 MLR, 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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M55 MLR is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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