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CU04 MZT

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,563 mi
Last recorded153,563 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 MZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 153,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low and sidewall slightly damaged

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun and may need repair soon

rear bumper damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2013 153,428 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low and sidewall slightly damaged

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun and may need repair soon

rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 139,016 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

door sill covers fitted.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 139,013 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

door sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 125,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 110,571 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 101,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 101,819 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 88,877 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 88,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,579 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 65,278 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 65,278 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 65,278 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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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CU04 MZT is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU04 MZT, 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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CU04 MZT is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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