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B6 DNB

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,941 mi
Last recorded157,941 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 DNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 157,941 miles

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

o/s rear brake very slight binding

Pass 8 Jul 2011 153,748 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 146,922 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 146,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 119,455 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 115,146 miles

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

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

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight wear edges of front tyres

Pass 16 Aug 2007 106,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 98,344 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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B6 DNB is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B6 DNB, 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 B6 DNB registered?

B6 DNB is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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