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FCZ 9876

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,145 mi
Last recorded97,145 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 9876
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 97,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 89,755 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 83,698 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 83,538 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake compensator valve partially seized.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front wheel trim rubbing on tyre valve.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust joint rusry

Rear exhaust silencer rusty and adrift.

Pass 7 May 2009 75,619 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 68,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 60,445 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 52,645 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 45,486 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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FCZ 9876 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FCZ 9876, 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 FCZ 9876 registered?

FCZ 9876 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 August 2000.

Is FCZ 9876 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCZ 9876 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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