2000 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · X242 KAB
2000 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2000. Recorded mileage 85,871 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1796cc
X242 KAB Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2011
- 85,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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X242 KAB Mileage History
- 11/04/200659,708 mi
- 10/04/200769,312 mi+9,604 mi
- 01/04/200876,070 mi+6,758 mi
- 16/04/200980,163 mi+4,093 mi
- 20/04/200980,166 mi+3 mi
- 21/04/201082,704 mi+2,538 mi
- 21/04/201082,704 mi
- 11/04/201185,871 mi+3,167 mi
Average of roughly 5,233 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
X242 KAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Vauxhall Astra (X242 KAB) between April 2006 and April 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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