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A9 KPX

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,645 mi
Last recorded118,645 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 KPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 118,645 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 118,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 111,780 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 104,352 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 100,002 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 99,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 98,835 miles

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

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

damage to front floor n/s o/s

oil leak

repair to fuel pipes

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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A9 KPX is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A9 KPX, 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 A9 KPX registered?

A9 KPX is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is A9 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 KPX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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