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BLZ 3954

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,198 mi
Last recorded92,198 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 3954
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 92,198 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,892 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 84,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,693 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 76,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,127 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 68,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 59,886 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 56,324 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,949 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 51,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 49,471 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,556 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 43,017 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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BLZ 3954 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 3954, 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 BLZ 3954 registered?

BLZ 3954 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is BLZ 3954 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 3954 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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