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164 GOE

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,708 mi
Last recorded53,708 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration164 GOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 51,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,442 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 45,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,978 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 35,821 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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164 GOE is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,177 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 164 GOE, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 164 GOE registered?

164 GOE is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is 164 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 164 GOE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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