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ACZ 8832

1999 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,849 mi
Last recorded90,849 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astra92,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 8832
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 90,849 miles

front subframe bolts corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 90,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front subframe bolts corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 83,967 miles

weak beam images

Fail 4 Aug 2011 83,967 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

tracking check advised

weak beam images

Pass 4 Aug 2010 76,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 71,010 miles

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 71,010 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 58,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,923 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,687 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 44,687 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 8832 is a 1999 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 8832, 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.

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What year was ACZ 8832 registered?

ACZ 8832 is a 1999 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is ACZ 8832 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 8832 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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