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N20 PEL

2000 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,012 mi
Last recorded186,012 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 PEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 186,012 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 171,787 miles

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

suspension lowerd

Pass 12 Nov 2008 170,160 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 170,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 161,560 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 161,208 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 138,629 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 138,629 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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N20 PEL is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N20 PEL, 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 N20 PEL registered?

N20 PEL is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is N20 PEL safe to buy?

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