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ECZ 4073

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,059 mi
Last recorded133,059 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 4073
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 133,059 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 133,059 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 118,643 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 118,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 101,212 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Apr 2009 101,212 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2007 93,706 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 93,701 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2006 83,790 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 83,790 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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ECZ 4073 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ECZ 4073, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECZ 4073 registered?

ECZ 4073 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is ECZ 4073 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 4073 shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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