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AKZ 3843

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,966 mi
Last recorded129,966 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 3843
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 129,966 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 116,473 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 100,016 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,552 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,275 miles

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2011 83,274 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)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 75,707 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 107,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

ns/f and os/f seat belts slow to retract.

ns/f tyre worn on inside edge.

park brake cables corroded.

rear exhaust mounts perished.

rear tyres worn on inside edge.

screen scratched.

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 3843 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AKZ 3843, 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 AKZ 3843 registered?

AKZ 3843 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is AKZ 3843 safe to buy?

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