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P708 AKS

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,044 mi
Last recorded85,044 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 AKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 85,044 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 79,475 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 72,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 72,177 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 66,162 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 66,162 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 60,345 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 60,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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P708 AKS is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,600cc 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 P708 AKS, 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 P708 AKS registered?

P708 AKS is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 August 2000.

Is P708 AKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P708 AKS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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