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L19 ARC

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,165 mi
Last recorded55,165 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 ARC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 55,165 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 52,440 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 41,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both marked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 41,687 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 35,601 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 32,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 31,991 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 27,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2020 27,146 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 26,771 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,935 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,504 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 25,011 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,199 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 24,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,533 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,808 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,742 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,487 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,069 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,806 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,524 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 15,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,639 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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L19 ARC is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L19 ARC, 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 L19 ARC registered?

L19 ARC is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is L19 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L19 ARC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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