Vauxhall Astra (2000)
2000 Vauxhall Astra
CarHunch analysed 99,307 real MOT records for the 2000 Vauxhall Astra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Vauxhall Astra falls well short of the UK average with a 69.4% first-time pass rate, and a quarter of these cars have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a significant red flag for safety-critical failures. Petrol and diesel versions perform nearly identically, both around 69%, so fuel choice won't improve your odds here.
These Astras are averaging 93,582 miles despite being over two decades old, suggesting many have been well-used; what's telling is the 3.92 average failures per test, indicating systematic weak points rather than isolated issues. Before committing to one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, braking, and emissions systems, since the high advisory count (16.2 per vehicle) points to accumulating wear that buyers often underestimate.
What to check before buying a 2000 Vauxhall Astra
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 25.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (77%) | 76,402 | 69.5% | 4.05 |
| Diesel (23%) | 22,627 | 69.3% | 3.47 |
| LPG (0%) | 263 | 68.7% | 3.89 |
| Other (0%) | 9 | 83.4% | 1.67 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 82.1% | 2.5 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 62.5% | 7.5 |
| CNG (0%) | 1 | 60.7% | 11 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 44.4% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Vauxhall Astra vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Vauxhall Astra vehicles fall between 66,974 and 101,025 miles.
2000 Vauxhall Astra — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 2,192 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Vauxhall Astra
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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66.3%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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64.7%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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58.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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56.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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54.1%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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53.3%
Oil leak
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50%
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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40.9%
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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