CarVerify

Free Car Check

W729 KNT

2000 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,911 mi
Last recorded118,911 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astravan131,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 KNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 118,911 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 118,911 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Nearside and offside steering rack end inner ball joints have excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working Nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 111,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2014 111,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2014 111,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 103,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

slight cracking to o/s-n/s rear tyres

small cut to o/s rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2013 103,348 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

slight cracking to o/s-n/s rear tyres

small cut to o/s rear tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2013 103,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre has a puncture

Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,313 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 95,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 95,046 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 92,086 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

hand brake travel needs attension

Fail 26 Mar 2008 92,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

hand brake travel needs attension

Pass 5 Mar 2007 141,434 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 130,229 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 130,229 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
Full Vauxhall Astravan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W729 KNT is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 131,486 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 Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W729 KNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W729 KNT?

You can check the full history of W729 KNT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W729 KNT registered?

W729 KNT is a 2000 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W729 KNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W729 KNT shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W729 KNT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W729 KNT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.