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EKZ 6590

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,495 mi
Last recorded102,495 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 6590
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 102,495 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 102,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 95,137 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

heavy tint to windows

Fail 27 Aug 2009 94,825 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

heavy tint to windows

Pass 15 Sep 2008 84,928 miles

damage to osf tyre sidewall

nsf seatbelt slow to retract

osf brake disc scored and worn

Fail 8 Sep 2008 84,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to osf tyre sidewall

nsf seatbelt slow to retract

osf brake disc scored and worn

Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,430 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has slight feathering to inside shoulder

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 61,160 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

windows tinted

nearside rear tyre on legal limit and has several punctures

Pass 19 Sep 2005 51,733 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 51,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EKZ 6590 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 6590, 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 EKZ 6590 registered?

EKZ 6590 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is EKZ 6590 safe to buy?

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