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V135 KBA

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,332 mi
Last recorded105,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV135 KBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 105,332 miles

NSR AND OSR SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER CORRODED

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 105,332 miles

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

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

NSR AND OSR SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER CORRODED

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 103,218 miles

Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both dry (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both shocker corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2025 103,217 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure both fuel union insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both dry (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across floor underside to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear both shocker corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 100,409 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both O/Side and N/Side ()

Fail 12 Jan 2024 100,409 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both O/Side and N/Side ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both O/Side and N/Side ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 98,122 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear shocker corroded both

Pass 14 Jan 2022 95,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 92,326 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,406 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 90,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,653 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 85,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has a major leak (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre piece exhaust minor leak plus slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 80,798 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play on both front ()

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,165 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,607 miles

brake pipes covered in excessive grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,038 miles

all brake pipes covered in excessive grease

Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,047 miles

all brake pipes covered in excessive grease

Pass 14 Jan 2013 56,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes coated

Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,421 miles

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

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

both n/s tyre walls cracking up

Fail 18 Jan 2012 52,420 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both n/s tyre walls cracking up

Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,012 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,081 miles

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

slight wall damage front tyres

Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,505 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 28,758 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWS SLIGHT WEARNESS

Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 16,274 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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V135 KBA is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V135 KBA, 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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V135 KBA is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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