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A10 JJY

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,768 mi
Last recorded94,768 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 JJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 94,768 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 94,768 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 86,384 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 86,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2008 71,774 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 71,416 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear coil springs mismatched

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged to excess

slight distorsion to nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2007 65,585 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 65,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 58,530 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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A10 JJY is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 92,724 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A10 JJY, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 JJY is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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