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B4 LCS

1999 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,662 mi
Last recorded183,662 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astra92,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 LCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2007 183,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 167,681 miles

Metal brake pipes covered in paint

O/S/F door stay not catching

Fail 10 Jul 2006 167,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

All metal brake pipes covered in paint

O/S/F door stay catch not holding door open

Rear wiper blade split

Spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Jan 2006 155,208 miles

All rear metal brake pipes covered in underseal

O/S/F MUDFLAP LOOSE

O/S/F inner tyre sidewall cracking

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers: self park not working

spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Jan 2006 155,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

All rear brake pipes covered in underseal

N/S/R handbrake cable not fitted into lever at caliper properly [lever bent] †

O/S/F inner tyre sidewall cracking

O/S/F mudflap loose

Spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Jan 2006 155,008 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 154,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

oil leak

slight tear on n/s/front track rod end boot

wipers not parking properly

Pass 5 Jul 2005 142,189 miles

front to rear brake pipes covered in black paint can not be checked right

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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B4 LCS is a 1999 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B4 LCS, 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 B4 LCS registered?

B4 LCS is a 1999 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is B4 LCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 LCS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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