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R111 GRF

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,253 mi
Last recorded123,253 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 GRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 123,253 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 123,253 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 108,920 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

near side door mirror damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2014 108,905 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brakes unbalanced

near side mirror damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,224 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,471 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 89,464 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,886 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 81,886 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 74,911 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 74,911 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

condition of rear exhaust

Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,888 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 66,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt used to restrain childseat unable to carry out complete test

Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,376 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 59,376 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

condition of exhaust rear silencer

nearside rear seatbelt used to restrain child seat

Pass 10 Aug 2007 51,782 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 51,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

condition of exhaust

corrosion in brake pipe to nearside rear hose

nearside rear seatbelt used to restrain child seat unable to carry out full test

Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,778 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 43,778 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 39,772 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

inner and outer sill areas coverd

slight play in steering but not considerd excessive

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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R111 GRF is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R111 GRF, 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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R111 GRF is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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