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FLZ 4490

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,113 mi
Last recorded97,113 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 4490
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 97,113 miles

both brake pipes from load sensor valve to rear brake flexi pipes corroding

front brake discs corroded

front reg plate cracked

rear exhaust mounting bracket snapped

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 10 Jan 2012 97,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both brake pipes from load sensor valve to rear brake flexi pipes corroding

front brake discs corroded

front reg plate cracked

rear exhaust mounting bracket snapped

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 10 Jan 2011 90,742 miles

front brake discs are corroded

o/s and n/s front and all rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 10 Jan 2011 90,742 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs are corroded

o/s and n/s front and all rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jan 2010 84,867 miles

front brake discs are corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2010 84,867 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs are corroding

Fail 15 Jan 2009 76,558 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,558 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 69,500 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 60,717 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 60,717 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FLZ 4490 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FLZ 4490, 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 FLZ 4490 registered?

FLZ 4490 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is FLZ 4490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLZ 4490 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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