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V137 FRC

2000 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,436 mi
Last recorded134,436 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 FRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 134,436 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 133,479 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 131,198 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 127,798 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 127,798 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 122,421 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 119,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 118,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 118,598 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 115,746 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust insecure at manifold/downpipe joint

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside handbrake cable outer case in poor condition

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in drivers seat

Fail 4 Mar 2013 115,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust insecure at manifold/downpipe joint

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside handbrake cable outer case in poor condition

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in drivers seat

Pass 23 Feb 2012 112,651 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 112,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades damage / cannot check fully with no washer

Pass 8 Sep 2010 105,342 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 105,256 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 96,611 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhsust section flange to tail pipe in poor condition.

front exhaust system mounting missing (but system is fully supported).

rear exhaust section one of the three mountings adrift due to heavily corroded others very rusty.

rear exhaust system in very poor condition and blowing slightly.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 96,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhsust section flange to tail pipe in poor condition.

front exhaust system mounting missing (but system is fully supported).

rear exhaust section one of the three mountings adrift due to heavily corroded others very rusty.

rear exhaust system in very poor condition and blowing slightly.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 84,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 70,292 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 61,243 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 614,243 miles

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

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

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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V137 FRC is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V137 FRC, 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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V137 FRC is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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