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BLZ 3948

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,271 mi
Last recorded81,271 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 3948
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 81,271 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,205 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 81,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,658 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,868 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,500 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,333 miles

two main brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,691 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 72,691 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,633 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,337 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 69,337 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 68,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,265 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 66,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 63,255 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)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,225 miles

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

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

two main brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2006 58,934 miles

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

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

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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BLZ 3948 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BLZ 3948, 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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BLZ 3948 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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