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V140 ERX

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,025 mi
Last recorded125,025 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV140 ERX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2019 125,025 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 123,462 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 123,454 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 122,371 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 121,153 miles

hand brake needs ajust or repair

Pass 16 Nov 2015 120,126 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 118,525 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 113,544 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 105,986 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns poor

rear exhaust silencer showing slight corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2012 105,986 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front headlamp beam patterns poor

rear exhaust silencer showing slight corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2011 97,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 97,624 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 89,781 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 89,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 81,722 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 73,526 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 11 Nov 2008 73,526 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 8 Nov 2007 65,673 miles

nearside front brake binding

nearside rear tyre 3mm left

rear exhaust box rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2006 58,609 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 49,926 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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V140 ERX is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V140 ERX, 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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V140 ERX is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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