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R5 FJB

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,016 mi
Last recorded144,016 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 FJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 144,016 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 133,948 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 133,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 125,913 miles

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

front pipe flange slightly loose

front tyres wearing on edges

frontpipe clamp corroded

outer sill covers fitted

slightly oily/damp around steering rack area

some brakepipes slightly corroded/greased

Fail 19 Nov 2010 125,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

front pipe flange slightly loose

front tyres wearing on edges

frontpipe clamp corroded

nail/thorn in o/s front tyre inner sidewall

outer sill covers fitted

slightly oily/damp around steering rack area

some brakepipes slightly corroded/greased

Pass 18 Nov 2009 109,471 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 109,471 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 92,987 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 92,987 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 79,767 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 66,879 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 55,775 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 55,775 miles

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

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

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

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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R5 FJB is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R5 FJB, 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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R5 FJB is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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