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S5 BGW

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 BGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012
Fail 22 Sep 2012

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,502 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 111,452 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2010 104,555 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 96,530 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 96,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 96,443 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 87,532 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 87,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 86,731 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 86,731 miles

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

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

RADIATOR LEAKING

Pass 30 Jun 2006 80,318 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 20 Jun 2006 80,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front tyre leaking

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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S5 BGW is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S5 BGW, 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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S5 BGW is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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