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BFZ 8580

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,028 mi
Last recorded129,028 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 8580
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 129,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 114,054 miles

both rear brake hoses corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs worn

both front top strut mounts worn

offsde front seatbelt slow to retract

offside front brake hose corroded

slight play in offsde front linkrod

Fail 19 Aug 2014 114,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

both front top strut mounts worn

both rear brake hoses corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs worn

offsde front seatbelt slow to retract

offside front brake hose corroded

slight play in offsde front linkrod

Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,413 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s wiper blade torn

rear exhaust deteriorated outer skin

Pass 19 Sep 2012 92,414 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 92,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,111 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine rattle

Fail 5 Aug 2011 76,088 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine rattle

Pass 28 Jul 2007 47,162 miles

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,462 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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BFZ 8580 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFZ 8580, 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 BFZ 8580 registered?

BFZ 8580 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 August 2000.

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