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ECZ 4240

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,642 mi
Last recorded127,642 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 4240
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 127,642 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 121,991 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 113,106 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 104,143 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 96,336 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 89,040 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 89,040 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 4240 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ECZ 4240, 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 ECZ 4240 registered?

ECZ 4240 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is ECZ 4240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 4240 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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