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N8 BJW

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,239 mi
Last recorded116,239 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 BJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 116,239 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 105,492 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,985 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,434 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 81,940 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,571 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,141 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 59,959 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,071 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres stepped and perished

Fail 20 Mar 2008 53,068 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear tyres stepped and perished

Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,872 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 46,872 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,479 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 36,509 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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N8 BJW is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 N8 BJW, 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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N8 BJW is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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