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BLZ 4189

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,963 mi
Last recorded70,963 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 4189
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 70,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front shock absorbers corroded

oil leak

rear shocks and springs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,589 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 65,297 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 65,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs heavily worn

offside front tyre poor condition (cracking on tread and sidewalls)

offside rear tyre poor condition (cracking on tread and sidewalls)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front wipers poor condition

offside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,784 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,432 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 51,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake pads

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2009 48,594 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,762 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 47,476 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 47,449 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 4189 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 4189, 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 4189 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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