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ASH 10W

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,263 mi
Last recorded104,263 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASH 10W
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 104,263 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,872 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,388 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,193 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 95,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 93,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 88,810 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 81,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 72,991 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,327 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 54,511 miles

all steel brake pipes slightly pitted

Pass 21 May 2008 44,326 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 44,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 35,126 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 35,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

Pass 23 May 2006 26,981 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 26,977 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ASH 10W is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ASH 10W, 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 ASH 10W registered?

ASH 10W is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is ASH 10W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASH 10W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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