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M5 PYC

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,675 mi
Last recorded78,675 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 PYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,675 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner shoulders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack gaiter area (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also the outer wall is starting to deteriorate (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 78,668 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner shoulders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack gaiter area (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also the outer wall is starting to deteriorate (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,810 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,137 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 65,137 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,437 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 63,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,344 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 62,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 61,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,083 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,581 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 58,599 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,068 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 57,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 55,564 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,808 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 52,003 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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M5 PYC is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M5 PYC, 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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M5 PYC is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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