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EKZ 1397

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,237 mi
Last recorded101,237 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 1397
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 101,237 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012

engine knock , uneven tyre wear

Fail 3 Aug 2012

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine knock , uneven tyre wear

Pass 21 Jun 2011

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 95,353 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 95,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 87,498 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 87,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 81,773 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 81,773 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 72,613 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 72,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 64,632 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 55,317 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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EKZ 1397 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EKZ 1397, 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 EKZ 1397 registered?

EKZ 1397 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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