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MLZ 3229

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,626 mi
Last recorded151,626 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 3229
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2012 151,626 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear wheel buckled

offside front cv boot damp with grease

offside front tyre on the limit edges

slight blow front exhaust pipe

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2011 141,943 miles

o/s/f cv boot damp

o/s/r tyre worn and perished

sill kit fitted

slight play in rack

Pass 7 Aug 2010 135,855 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 124,213 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 117,658 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2007 111,099 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005

slight play n/s steering rack †n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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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MLZ 3229 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MLZ 3229, 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 MLZ 3229 registered?

MLZ 3229 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is MLZ 3229 safe to buy?

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