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A5 KYG

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,939 mi
Last recorded66,939 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 KYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 66,939 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,368 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,537 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,593 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,981 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 62,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 58,262 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

noise around aux belt area

o/s/f tyre has cracks on the outer edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,262 miles

noise around aux belt area

o/s/f tyre has cracks on the outer edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,090 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

green dye around AC pump

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 55,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

green dye around AC pump

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,567 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,105 miles

fuel filer over flow hose cracking and perished (no leaks found)

rear exhaust box corroded on outer casing

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,653 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 40,534 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,628 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 37,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Nov 2005 34,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 34,279 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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A5 KYG is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A5 KYG, 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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What year was A5 KYG registered?

A5 KYG is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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The MOT history for A5 KYG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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