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K20 STV

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

98,595 mi
Last recorded98,595 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 STV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 98,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 98,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 87,006 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 86,372 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 80,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slight damage

Fail 28 Jan 2009 80,076 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 11 Feb 2008 67,455 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 67,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007 63,608 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 61,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Wires hanging down under vehicle used for neon lights

Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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K20 STV is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 K20 STV, 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 K20 STV registered?

K20 STV is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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