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AHZ 7686

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,707 mi
Last recorded108,707 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 7686
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 108,707 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 108,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 98,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 92,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

both offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion,center main brake pipes have surface corrosion.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 88,790 miles

both rear and osf brakepipe corroded near to limit

osf tyre on limit today

slight drag on nsr wheel

Fail 15 Dec 2007 88,620 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear and osf brakepipe corroded near to limit

osf tyre on limit today

slight drag on nsr wheel

Pass 16 Dec 2006 81,370 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped/corroded

slight corrosion and blow to the exhaust system.

slight corrosion to metal brake pipe leading to the offside front flexy hose.

Fail 16 Dec 2006 81,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly lipped/corroded

slight corrosion and blow to the exhaust system.

slight corrosion to metal brake pipe leading to the offside front flexy hose.

Pass 17 Dec 2005 72,887 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 72,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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AHZ 7686 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AHZ 7686, 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 AHZ 7686 registered?

AHZ 7686 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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