Official DVLA Record

2000 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · W161 VEX

W161 VEX

2000 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2000. Recorded mileage 149,727 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/09/2013
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/10/2013)
Recorded Mileage
149,727 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/09/2013
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/10/2013
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2000
Engine
1995cc

W161 VEX Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2012
  • 149,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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W161 VEX Mileage History

  1. 21/08/200692,180 mi
  2. 08/09/2007108,302 mi+16,122 mi
  3. 11/09/2007108,730 mi+428 mi
  4. 23/08/2008120,035 mi+11,305 mi
  5. 22/08/2009131,579 mi+11,544 mi
  6. 29/08/2009131,582 mi+3 mi
  7. 28/08/2010140,094 mi+8,512 mi
  8. 11/09/2010140,330 mi+236 mi
  9. 27/08/2011145,702 mi+5,372 mi
  10. 03/09/2011145,832 mi+130 mi
  11. 01/09/2012149,727 mi+3,895 mi

Average of roughly 9,541 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

W161 VEX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 10:54
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Vauxhall Astra (W161 VEX) between August 2006 and September 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 01 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.

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