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V127 FRF

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

245,672 mi
Last recorded245,672 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV127 FRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 245,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front pipes in several places (3.6.B.2c)

auxiliary belt slightly perished

nearside + offside front top shock mounts slight movement

nearside + offside rear axle bushes slight movement + slightly perished

nearside front wing mirror backing missing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear wiper arm missing

slight damage to nearside front bumper

slight damage to nearside front outer wing

slight movement in nearside front track rod end + steering rack inner joint

surface corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 8 Apr 2017 245,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front pipes in several places (3.6.B.2c)

auxiliary belt slightly perished

nearside + offside front top shock mounts slight movement

nearside + offside rear axle bushes slight movement + slightly perished

nearside front wing mirror backing missing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear wiper arm missing

slight damage to nearside front bumper

slight damage to nearside front outer wing

slight movement in nearside front track rod end + steering rack inner joint

surface corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Pass 6 Apr 2016 239,278 miles

front tyres and o/s/r worn on inner edges

slight play in n/s inner trackrod end

Pass 26 Mar 2015 219,999 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 219,999 miles

Nearside Front 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 201,875 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 201,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 185,021 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 167,927 miles

B BACK RUBBER MISSING

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 167,824 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

B BACK RUBBER MISSING

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 158,540 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 158,129 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 145,322 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 145,322 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 135,462 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 125,062 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NOTE; damage to n/s/door outer skin.

NOTE; rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded. NOTE; surface corrosion to front exhaust.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 125,062 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NOTE; damage to n/s/door outer skin.

NOTE; rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded. NOTE; surface corrosion to front exhaust.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 114,874 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 114,874 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 98,408 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V127 FRF is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V127 FRF, 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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V127 FRF is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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