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B5 OPP

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,004 mi
Last recorded126,004 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 OPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 126,004 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 121,500 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2012 121,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 115,099 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 115,099 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 110,480 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 110,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2009 108,857 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

alt belt loose

Pass 1 Feb 2008 106,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 90,804 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 82,943 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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B5 OPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B5 OPP, 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 B5 OPP registered?

B5 OPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 1997.

Is B5 OPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 OPP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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