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B16 DRS

1998 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,374 mi
Last recorded148,374 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 DRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 148,374 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 148,374 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 142,103 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 142,102 miles

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

Front Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 138,120 miles

offside front view mirror cracked but not seriously affecting rear view

Fail 15 Nov 2007 138,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front view mirror cracked but not seriously affecting rear view

Pass 1 Nov 2006 129,543 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 123,350 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front mirror cover missing

Pass 16 Sep 2005 123,350 miles

off side front mirror cover missing

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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B16 DRS is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B16 DRS, 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 B16 DRS registered?

B16 DRS is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is B16 DRS safe to buy?

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