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AKZ 2374

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,156 mi
Last recorded143,156 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 2374
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 143,156 miles

Drivers seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated.

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Sep 2008 143,156 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 132,485 miles

Drivers seat belt pre tensioner has been activated.

Front & rear number plates cracked.

Some noise in steering rack.

Fail 14 Sep 2007 132,485 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Some noise in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2006 121,089 miles

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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AKZ 2374 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,177 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 AKZ 2374, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKZ 2374 registered?

AKZ 2374 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is AKZ 2374 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 2374 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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