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SIL 4604

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,126 mi
Last recorded161,126 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 4604
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 161,126 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 154,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 144,485 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 144,357 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 136,432 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 136,428 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 134,423 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 134,423 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 124,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

accident damage to o/s/f

many components coverd in engine oil.

Fail 18 May 2010 124,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

accident damage to o/s/f

many components coverd in engine oil.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 113,402 miles

air bag lamp on

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe [borderline to fail]

n/s wiper splitting / both wipers worn

o/s/r tyre tread approaching legal limit and small cut in outer wall

bad engine oil leak on offside around oil filter area , drifting on to braking components , not affecting braking at this time but reccomend further investigation ASAP

Fail 6 Apr 2009 113,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

air bag lamp on

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe [borderline to fail]

front bumper displaced at both sides , suspect slight accident damage / secure at this time

n/s headlamp aim slightly right / one mounting bracket broken but headlamp secure at this time

n/s wiper splitting / both wipers worn

o/s/r tyre tread approaching legal limit and small cut in outer wall

bad engine oil leak on offside around oil filter area , drifting on to braking components , not affecting braking at this time but reccomend further investigation ASAP

Pass 31 Mar 2008 93,318 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 81,656 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 72,269 miles

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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SIL 4604 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 66.7%.

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 SIL 4604, 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 SIL 4604 registered?

SIL 4604 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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