MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,011 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake discs worn
fuel lines corroded
off side front wishbone corroded
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake discs worn
fuel lines corroded
off side front wishbone corroded
front brake discs rusted
minor exhaust blow at rear
near side mirror missing
near side rear tyre cracked
near side tyre inner edge scrubbed
both front brake discs corroded
near side rear tyre cracked
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
both front brake discs corroded
near side rear tyre cracked
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrulls corroding
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r flexi brake hose ferrulls corroding
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust box in poor condition
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A18 YAF is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 A18 YAF, 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 A18 YAF registered?
A18 YAF is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 August 1997.
Is A18 YAF safe to buy?
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