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V126 OEV

2000 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,338 mi
Last recorded171,338 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 OEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 171,338 miles

Rear steel brake pipes showing corrosion not bagd enouth to fail as per testing manual

Fail 22 Aug 2016 171,338 miles

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

Rear steel brake pipes showing corrosion not bagd enouth to fail as per testing manual

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 157,610 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 157,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Severe Oil Leak OS

Fail 9 May 2014 152,776 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 152,776 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 147,921 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 141,889 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 136,213 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2011 136,213 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2010 125,319 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fail 15 May 2010 125,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 117,189 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 117,189 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 113,484 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 113,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,428 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 102,495 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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V126 OEV is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,700cc 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 V126 OEV, 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 V126 OEV registered?

V126 OEV is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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