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V140 FRC

2000 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,099 mi
Last recorded128,099 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV140 FRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 128,099 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 128,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 113,338 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 113,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 102,128 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 102,128 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 91,133 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 FRC is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V140 FRC, 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 V140 FRC registered?

V140 FRC is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V140 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V140 FRC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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