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T33 LUE

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,159 mi
Last recorded98,159 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 LUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,159 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear n/s & o/s tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2016 90,369 miles

both front brake disks lipped

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2016 90,369 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn split (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake disks lipped

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2015 84,039 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,616 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 77,613 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 71,235 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread and close to the legal limit

Fail 14 May 2013 71,235 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread and close to the legal limit

Pass 11 May 2012 69,802 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 69,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 68,505 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 68,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 66,263 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 66,263 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 63,174 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 63,174 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 59,445 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 55,107 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 55,107 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 50,513 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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T33 LUE is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T33 LUE, 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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T33 LUE is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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