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GCZ 2230

2000 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,555 mi
Last recorded124,555 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Astra88,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 2230
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 124,555 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 124,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,233 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 117,233 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 110,370 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 103,053 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 96,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre slight cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2014 96,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre slight cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 91,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre slight worn innner & outer edges

near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge & slight cracking

off side front tyre slight worn inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2012 83,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side rear tyre slight cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 83,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side rear tyre slight cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,304 miles

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

near side front tyre slight worn outer edges

near side rear tyre slight worn inner & slight cracking

off side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,073 miles

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

near side front tyre worn inner edge

near side rear tyre slight cracking & worn inner edge

off side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,719 miles

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

near side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre cracked & worn inner edge

off side front slight worn inner edge

off side rear tyre cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2010 61,719 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre cracked & worn inner edge

off side front slight worn inner edge

off side rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,309 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

near side front tyre worn outer edge

near side rear tyre cracked

near side steering arm slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,216 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,225 miles

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

air bag lamp on

near side front+ near side rear tyre slight cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2008 47,180 miles

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

near side rear + near side front tyres slight cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,280 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,790 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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GCZ 2230 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GCZ 2230, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCZ 2230 registered?

GCZ 2230 is a 2000 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 2230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 2230 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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