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W2 MSA

2020 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,586 mi
Last recorded17,586 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Vauxhall Astra25,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 MSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 17,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2026 97,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 3mm and inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 85,046 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 85,046 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 13,528 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 73,761 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 73,761 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 10,398 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 63,285 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 8,298 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,933 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,750 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 46,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 34,371 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 24,932 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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W2 MSA is a 2020 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2020 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 25,862 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 W2 MSA, 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 6 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W2 MSA registered?

W2 MSA is a 2020 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2020.

Is W2 MSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 MSA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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