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ACZ 4966

1999 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,027 mi
Last recorded124,027 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astra92,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 4966
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 124,027 miles

front e/mounting deterioated

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 116,471 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 116,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 107,094 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

anty slip slightly worn

Fail 28 Aug 2009 107,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

anty slip slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2008 96,592 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 96,592 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 85,436 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 85,436 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,803 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 71,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

nearside wiper split

offside rear side lamp brighter than nearside

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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ACZ 4966 is a 1999 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 92,902 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 ACZ 4966, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACZ 4966 registered?

ACZ 4966 is a 1999 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is ACZ 4966 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 4966 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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