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V138 ETH

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,704 mi
Last recorded58,704 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 ETH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2010 58,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,704 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,196 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 53,196 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,174 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 40,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,031 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,803 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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V138 ETH is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 V138 ETH, 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 V138 ETH registered?

V138 ETH is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V138 ETH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V138 ETH 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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