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N952 LRL

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

181,705 mi
Last recorded181,705 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN952 LRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 181,705 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on underside

noise from n/s/f brake caliper

vehical leaning to right slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2013 181,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

corrosion on underside

noise from n/s/f brake caliper

Fail 14 Dec 2012 181,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Oil leak

corrosion on underside

noise from n/s/f brake

Pass 3 Jan 2012 177,207 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 176,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from filter housing

osr tyre perished

Pass 8 Jan 2011 168,535 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 168,522 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 160,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 160,436 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 149,586 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 149,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 140,806 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 140,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 137,625 miles

Air bag light staying on

Damage to front number plate

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 137,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Air bag light staying on

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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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N952 LRL is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 N952 LRL, 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 N952 LRL registered?

N952 LRL is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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