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EKZ 7642

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,769 mi
Last recorded145,769 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 7642
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 145,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2012 138,417 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 123,513 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 123,513 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 110,754 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 110,754 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 96,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 81,960 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 68,519 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 68,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 54,125 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 7642 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EKZ 7642, 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 7642 registered?

EKZ 7642 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is EKZ 7642 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKZ 7642 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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