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R8 GMK

2000 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

111,260 mi
Last recorded111,260 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 GMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2011 111,260 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside headlamp beam pattern adversely affected

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 111,260 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside headlamp beam pattern adversely affected

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 104,266 miles

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

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

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

Nearside door view mirror damaged

Nearside headlamp beam pattern defective

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 104,266 miles

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

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

Nearside door view mirror damaged

Nearside headlamp beam pattern defective

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 99,845 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside outer door sill plastic cover trim missing

tempary repair to nearside head light fixing

Fail 3 Nov 2009 99,827 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2009 99,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2008 94,104 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 94,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 86,010 miles

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

Rear Centre Seat Belt Obstructed by Seat Cover

Slight Play Near Side Front Suspension

Fail 3 Nov 2007 85,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Rear Centre Seat Belt Obstructed by Seat Cover

Slight Play Near Side Front Suspension

Pass 20 Jul 2006 76,087 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 76,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f wearing on the inner edge

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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R8 GMK is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R8 GMK, 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 R8 GMK registered?

R8 GMK is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2000.

Is R8 GMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 GMK shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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