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B95 CHK

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

220,020 mi
Last recorded220,020 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB95 CHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 220,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 220,018 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring pan (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 207,257 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 2 Sep 2016 207,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 25 Aug 2015 183,516 miles

EML on

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 158,601 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 158,601 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 138,959 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust rear corroded

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 138,959 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust rear corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 114,648 miles

Both rear light lenses deterioated, but light output not reduced

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner section

Nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner section

Fail 15 Aug 2012 114,647 miles

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

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

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

Both rear light lenses deterioated, but light output not reduced

Engine management light on

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner section

Nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner section

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,176 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 89,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 75,896 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 75,895 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,209 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,478 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 61,478 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 49,110 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front mirror cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2007 49,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front mirror cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,335 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 37,591 miles

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

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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B95 CHK is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 B95 CHK, 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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B95 CHK is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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