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ECZ 8721

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,361 mi
Last recorded87,361 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 8721
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 87,361 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PUNCTURED

Pass 8 May 2007 82,619 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 82,526 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Steering rack shows light misting of fluid.

Pass 3 May 2006 76,800 miles

Small cracks in nearside rear tyre.Low tread on offside front tyre.Small cracks in windscreen.Small crack in floor at handbrake outer cable stop.

Fail 10 Apr 2006 76,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Radiator cooling fan inoperative causing engine to overheat. Near side rear tyre inner wall has suface cracks. Slight oil misting on power steering rack.

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 8721 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 8721, 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 8721 registered?

ECZ 8721 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is ECZ 8721 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 8721 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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