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V125 OAB

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

181,322 mi
Last recorded181,322 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 OAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 181,322 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 181,322 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)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 175,842 miles

both wipers worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n.s front wheel bearing slight noise

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Mar 2014 170,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 170,609 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 164,818 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

steel wheel fitted to o/s rear at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2012 159,744 miles

n/side front tyre worn outer edge

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Mar 2012 159,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

n/side front tyre worn outer edge

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2011 154,313 miles

n/side front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2011 154,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/side front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2010 149,267 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 143,384 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 143,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 136,931 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 136,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 128,069 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 128,066 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 7 Mar 2006 121,670 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 121,670 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V125 OAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V125 OAB, 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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V125 OAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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