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A678 KYG

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,953 mi
Last recorded90,953 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA678 KYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 90,953 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,834 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 85,829 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS SLIGHT CRACKS

OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT RAUGHNESS

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has excessive cracking on outer wall

Pass 31 Mar 2010 74,346 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 74,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,069 miles

steering rack showing signs of fluid leak

Fail 8 Apr 2009 66,069 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

steering rack showing signs of fluid leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,630 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 64,630 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 61,825 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 61,825 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A678 KYG is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A678 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 A678 KYG registered?

A678 KYG is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is A678 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A678 KYG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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