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V142 MGS

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,644 mi
Last recorded115,644 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 MGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 115,644 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 112,215 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 112,215 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 108,863 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 108,863 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,353 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 97,831 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 93,417 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 89,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 85,425 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 85,424 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 80,650 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 80,605 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 75,616 miles

o/s front headlamp bulb holder 1 cl securing clip missing †

rear exhaust silencer scalling

Fail 23 Jun 2006 75,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s front headlamp bulb holder 1 cl securing clip missing †

rear exhaust silencer scalling

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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V142 MGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V142 MGS, 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 V142 MGS registered?

V142 MGS is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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