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A20 MNJ

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,265 mi
Last recorded161,265 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 161,265 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 161,260 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2006 151,502 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 151,502 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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A20 MNJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A20 MNJ, 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 A20 MNJ registered?

A20 MNJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A20 MNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 MNJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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