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B2 PKL

1999 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,431 mi
Last recorded141,431 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astra92,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 PKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 141,431 miles

beam image slightly cloudy

centre exhaust pipes hanger loose

damage to rear wheel arches

door mirror covers missing

engine warning light on

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pipes corroded

front number plate starting to perish

front to rear brake pipes and rear pipes corroded

nearside door check strap loose

nearside rear shocker cover loose

number plate light not sitting flat

oil leak from engine

rear btyres slightly cracked

rear tyres 3/4mm

slight rattle from cat

suspect radiator leaking

wipers not self parking(play in linkage)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 141,431 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

beam image slightly cloudy

centre exhaust pipes hanger loose

damage to rear wheel arches

door mirror covers missing

engine warning light on

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pipes corroded

front number plate starting to perish

front to rear brake pipes and rear pipes corroded

nearside door check strap loose

nearside rear shocker cover loose

number plate light not sitting flat

oil leak from engine

rear btyres slightly cracked

rear tyres 3/4mm

suspect radiator leaking

wipers not self parking(play in linkage)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 137,101 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

both mirror covers missing

cut in nearside front side wall

damage to nearside of car

engine warning light on

front discs and pads worn

front no plate starting to perish

nearside rear shocker cover adrift

oil leak from engine

slight dampness on steering rack

very slight leak at tail pipe joint, very corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2008 137,101 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

both mirror covers missing

cut in nearside front side wall

damage to nearside of car

engine warning light on

front discs and pads worn

front no plate starting to perish

nearside rear shocker cover adrift

oil leak from engine

slight dampness on steering rack

very slight leak at tail pipe joint, very corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 125,060 miles

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

all brake pipes starting to corrod

damage to nearside rear body work

engine warning light on

front number plate cracked

heat shield loose

inner pads hard to see

nearside rear shocker cover loose

oil leak from engine

radiator leaking

slight dampness on steering rack

small cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2007 125,060 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

all brake pipes starting to corrod

damage to nearside rear body work

engine warning light on

front number plate cracked

heat shield loose

inner pads hard to see

nearside rear shocker cover loose

oil leak from engine

radiator leaking

slight dampness on steering rack

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 May 2006 112,755 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2006 112,755 miles

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

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

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

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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B2 PKL is a 1999 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 92,902 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 B2 PKL, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B2 PKL registered?

B2 PKL is a 1999 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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