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T33 MAG

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,538 mi
Last recorded130,538 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 MAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 130,538 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 May 2015 122,071 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 122,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 115,426 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 99,282 miles

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

Exhaust corroded especially backbox

Headlight lense`s misty

Headlight patterns blurry

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Reg separating

Rear swing arm mounting bushes cracked

Various brake pipes corroded

Vary slight play N/S trackrod end

Pass 14 May 2013 99,282 miles

Exhaust corroded especially backbox

Headlight lense`s misty

Headlight patterns blurry

Rear Reg separating

Rear swing arm mounting bushes cracked

Various brake pipes corroded

Vary slight play N/S trackrod end

Fail 10 May 2012 89,934 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on extreme inner edges

Pass 10 May 2012 89,934 miles

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on extreme inner edges

Fail 3 May 2011 82,058 miles

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

N/S hand brake cable rubbing on N/S/R tyre, outer plasic worn

N/S/R brakes tght when rotated by hand

N/S/R tyre worn on inner sidewall, rubbing on hand brake cable

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 82,058 miles

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

N/S hand brake cable rubbing on N/S/R tyre, outer plasic worn

N/S/R brakes tght when rotated by hand

N/S/R tyre worn on inner sidewall, rubbing on hand brake cable

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 74,836 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 66,430 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 59,272 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 59,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 54,001 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 54,001 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing around tread.

Fail 5 May 2006 47,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 May 2006 47,910 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 MAG is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MAG, 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 MAG is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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