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2000 VAUXHALL ASTRA1.6L Petrol

X413 DAX

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for X413 DAX: 2000 VAUXHALL ASTRA (Silver, Petrol). Mileage: 74,668. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT

Expired

Expires 11/03/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 74,668
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 2000
Engine: 1598cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jul 2026, 16:52

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2000, this Vauxhall Astra with plate X413 DAX has undergone 5 MOT inspections since January 2022.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 13 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score

45/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£900-£1,200

Mileage

The current mileage of 74,668 is well be...

Our Verdict

Proceed with extreme caution. While the mileage is relatively low for a 2000 model, the persistent history of corrosion and structural advisories makes this a high-risk purchase.

If you are considering this Astra, your primary focus must be on the underside of the vehicle. The MOT history shows a decade-long battle with rust, specifically mentioning rear axle mounts and brake pipes in almost every year since 2016. You should negotiate the price downwards to account for the likely need for immediate tyre replacement and potential brake pipe work.

Ask the seller for a detailed service history to see if the recurring corrosion issues have been addressed with welding or part replacements, or if they have simply been 'covered in grease' as noted in the 2025 advisory. A thorough inspection by a mechanic with a lift is essential to determine if the structural rust on the axle mounts is merely surface level or a serious safety concern.

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