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A100 HMV

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,440 mi
Last recorded111,440 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA100 HMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2011 111,440 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 111,440 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 103,919 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 97,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 91,756 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 87,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 78,553 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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A100 HMV is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A100 HMV, 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 A100 HMV registered?

A100 HMV is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A100 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A100 HMV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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