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ALZ 4345

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,061 mi
Last recorded105,061 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 4345
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 105,061 miles

Both Front Suspension Top Mountings Deteriorating

Corrosion Evident to Both lower Sill Panels

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 105,056 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both Front Suspension Top Mountings Deteriorating

Corrosion Evident to Both lower Sill Panels

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 104,093 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 104,082 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 102,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Appears to Require Attention/Adjustment

Fail 16 Feb 2018 102,682 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Area Under Driver Seat (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake Appears to Require Attention/Adjustment

Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,449 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 99,768 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,705 miles

n/s rear shocker casing adrit

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,274 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 95,274 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,716 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 93,701 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,351 miles

Both wiper blades split

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

Front brake discs pitted severly

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,644 miles

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

Nearside wishbone bushes worn

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,563 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,568 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside wishbone bush worn

Offside outer sill corroded

Offside wiper split

oth rear flexi hose ferrul corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2008 76,239 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 72,376 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 69,678 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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ALZ 4345 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 ALZ 4345, 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 ALZ 4345 registered?

ALZ 4345 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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