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V131 KDS

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,400 mi
Last recorded89,400 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 KDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,400 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,267 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,750 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 76,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper arm missing

windscreen wipers not parking correctly

air bag light on

clunk from rear of car but not distinguishable at this time

engine management light on

offside front tyre just on pass limit

possible slight sweat from nearside rear wheel cylinder

Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 70,259 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 70,147 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,589 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 61,586 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 49,890 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 49,890 miles

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

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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V131 KDS is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V131 KDS, 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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V131 KDS is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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