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A5 XPF

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,047 mi
Last recorded61,047 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 61,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

steering rack slight seepage of oil

Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,839 miles

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

engine oil low

oil leaks in places

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,152 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 53,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 49,949 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,774 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,533 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 37,810 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 XPF is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A5 XPF, 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 A5 XPF registered?

A5 XPF is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is A5 XPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XPF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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